Price Bailey welcomes strategic Business Development Director

Price Bailey is delighted to announce the appointment of Pete Bardell, who joins the firm as a Business Development Director covering the Essex and Suffolk regions.

Pete brings over 25 years of experience in Corporate Banking, where he served as a Senior Relationship Director managing mid-corporates across East Anglia, overseeing all aspects of their banking and financing needs.

In his new role, Pete will represent all Price Bailey service lines, collaborating with both corporate clients and professionals to drive growth and support companies in achieving their business objectives.

Pete Bardell

This appointment reflects Price Bailey’s ongoing growth and expansion throughout the UK, with the firm now operating from 12 locations including its international office.

Alongside Pete’s arrival, Price Bailey has also recently been named the UK’s Best Large Accountancy firm to work for by Best Companies 2025. This comes alongside exceptional regional success, with Price Bailey also awarded 10th Best Large Company to Work For in the East of England and 7th Best Large Company to Work For in London, across all sectors.

Pete Bardell, Director at Price Bailey, comments: “I’m delighted to join Price Bailey and excited to support our clients across the full range of services we offer. Price Bailey’s brand is well-respected, and I look forward to building on this and forming new connections across the Essex and Suffolk regions.”

Paul Cullen, Partner and Finance Director at Price Bailey, comments: “We are thrilled to welcome Pete to Price Bailey as our new Business Development Director. Pete’s extensive experience and understanding of the region and his vast network within the business community will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our presence in Essex and Suffolk. We are confident that Pete will play a key role in driving the growth of the firm across the region and we look forward to seeing the positive impact he will have on our clients and our team.”

Pat Walters, Director at Price Bailey also comments: “Pete is an excellent addition to Price Bailey and his knowledge and understanding of Essex and Suffolk will undoubtedly prove a great asset to us, as we continue to expand our market coverage. I look forward to working together.”

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