Old Mill reveals plans to double business size by 2026

Reveals restructure as it reshuffles leadership team

Julia Bahr
clock • 2 min read

Old Mill plans to become the fastest growing practice in the west country targeting 15% annual growth under an ambitious five-year plan, the firm has revealed.

It explained that under the leadership of newly appointed chief executive Kevin Whitmarsh, and a new limited structure that brings all aspects of the business together into one multi-service advisory firm, Old Mill aims to double the size of the business by 2026. The firm, which has offices in Chippenham, Exeter, Wells and Yeovil, revealed it will be looking to increase staff numbers from 320 to more than 600 in order to facilitate its plans. Goals will be achieved through a mixture of organic growth and carefully chosen acquisitions, Old Mill explained. Current managing director Ian ...

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