We are delighted to announce the promotion of Harry Knight and Sharon Cahill to Managing Director of Corbett Keeling, with effect from 1 November 2026.

Each has played a central part in the firm’s growth: Harry in advising business owners through to a successful sale, and Sharon in building the relationships that bring us new clients. Both will work alongside Jim Keeling, Chairman and Chief Executive, and Emma Keeling, Chief Operating Officer.

Harry joined Corbett Keeling in 2015 after five years at EY, where he qualified as a chartered accountant. He is responsible for client service, guiding business owners from the first meeting through to completion, and has led more than 30 deals. Among them, he advised the shareholders of QX Global Group on its sale to Long Ridge Equity Partners for more than £100m, by which point the business had grown five-fold since its first review with us. He often works with owners years before a sale, and is still there for them long after it completes.

Sharon joined in 2024, bringing more than 25 years’ experience in senior marketing and leadership roles, including Chief Marketing Officer at Havas Media Group and Head of Marketing and New Business at M&C Saatchi Group. Responsible for marketing, business development and infrastructure, she has led the firm’s strategic planning and raised its profile with business owners. Having spent much of her career alongside founders, she understands what business owners value and what makes a company stand out to the right buyer.

Jim and Emma Keeling said: “These are well-earned promotions, recognising the roles Harry and Sharon play in looking after our clients, the business owners we have yet to meet and the team that serves them all. We look forward to growing the firm together.”