As Chair, Lord Hammond will continue to provide strategic counsel to the leadership team, drawing on his extensive experience to help guide the firm’s growth and mission, ensuring quality and strong governance is at the forefront of every decision that the business makes. His expanded role will see him play a pivotal part in steering RCK’s long-term vision, particularly as the company continues to support innovation-driven businesses across the UK and deliver market-leading tax advisory services. Lord Hammond served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2016 to 2019. His appointment reflects RCK Partners’ continued commitment to excellence, governance, and strategic growth.
Lord Hammond, Chair of Board of Directors at RCK Partners, commented:
“Having worked with the leadership team closely over the last few years, I am honoured to become Chair of the Board at RCK Partners. Innovation is at the heart of what makes business great, and I have seen the significant impact RCK is making in helping UK companies thrive while upholding the highest standards of compliance. I look forward to continuing to support the firm as it continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner to British business.”
RCK Partners’ CEO James Gibson said:
“We are delighted that Lord Hammond is continuing his journey with RCK Partners. His insight and experience have already been invaluable to us during the time we’ve been working together, and we look forward to his leadership further strengthening our mission as we continue to evolve and grow RCK geographically."
For media enquiries, please contact RCK@boldspace.com
Microsoft has announced a £2.5 billion investment into the UK to boost AI development. The funding will go towards new datacentres, GPUs, and training over 1 million people in AI skills, strengthening the UK’s digital infrastructure and workforce. This move positions the UK as a key player in global AI innovation, provided the right policies and partnerships support it. Lord Iain McNicol welcomed the news, highlighting the importance of large-scale investment for growth and skilled jobs. We encourage technology companies to explore how R&D tax relief can help them benefit from opportunities created by this investment.
Want to submit an R&D tax relief claim but sit within the defence industry? This article outlines the process we follow at RCK for defence clients, taking into account the security protocols and confidentiality requirements in this sector.
Sophie Spells, Head of Legal, Data and Compliance at RCK Partners, reflects on the importance of proper governance and outlines key steps for businesses looking to scale with governance at the forefront.
