Business and finance adviser Grant Thornton鈥檚 corporate tax team in Birmingham has grown with the promotion of John Foskett to director.

Since joining Grant Thornton from PwC three years ago Mr Foskett has helped to grow the firm鈥檚 corporate tax service to Midlands businesses.

David Hillan, head of corporate tax in Birmingham, said: 鈥淥ver recent years the corporate tax team has undertaken a large number of assignments with a wide variety of clients across many business sectors.

鈥淛ohn has been instrumental in delivering these projects successfully by providing both high quality technical and commercially astute tax advice.

鈥淛ohn鈥檚 promotion to director further strengthens the team, particularly in advising clients on the tax implications of developing international markets, where Grant Thornton鈥檚 global network comes to its own.鈥

Mr Foskett鈥檚 new role as director encompasses new business development and will see him work closely with clients to help them achieve their growth ambitions.