The head of tax at Blick Rothenberg is taking the reins as chief executive of the accounting, tax and advisory firm.

Blick Rothenberg has named its tax leader Nilesh Shah as chief executive. He succeeds Bob Rothenberg, who will continue as senior partner and take on a new role as ambassador.

Shah, who has led Blick Rothenberg's tax practice for 15 years, specialises in advising international businesses regarding their expansion plans. He has also chaired both the European and international tax committees of BKR, a global accounting association of which Blick Rothenberg is a member.

“After 20 years as senior partner - and 40 years at Blick Rothenberg - I am handing the leadership of the firm to Nilesh Shah with his appointment as chief executive of Blick Rothenberg,” Bob Rothenberg said. “I will continue to be senior partner with a new role as an ambassador for the firm as well as continuing to look after a number of client relationships.”