RISK specialist BILL HENRY has joined PricewaterhouseCoopers as a partner and head of risk assurance services practice in the North-East and Yorkshire.

He has more than 20 years' experience across a range of sectors, and brings a significant depth of experience in business risk, technology risk and process improvements.

Mr Henry, below, said: "I am delighted with my new appointment as I'm taking over the firm's risk assurance service practice at a time of great opportunity.

"The team now boasts more than 40 people across our four offices in the North-East and Yorkshire and we hope to continue the growth of the offices and strengthen our presence further in the region."