Martin Gibbs

Consultant

After serving as Dafferns Managing Partner for over 17 years and then 6 months as Chairman, I retired as a partner at the end of June 2025.

Consultant

Throughout my career, I have focused on fostering growth and innovation in both businesses and individuals.

As a consultant, I continue supporting Dafferns through the firm’s ongoing succession journey, while externally mentoring aspiring professionals, sharing insights from my leadership, accountancy and business experience, with a keen focus on business strategy and leveraging new technology.

I am one of eight Mindshop Expert facilitators in the UK within the Mindshop network and the lead facilitator for the Dafferns Business Leader Group in 2025 and the host of the Daffernomics Podcast.

Other Appointments

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Director of AGN International EMEA 2018-25
EMEA Region Chair 2019-22

The European, Middle East and African region of AGN International
Making connections to help Dafferns clients do business around the world

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Placeboard Member of Coventry & Warwickshire Champions 2014-25

Coventry and Warwickshire Champions
Uniting businesses across the region in a powerful network to help develop and promote Coventry and Warwickshire

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Mindshop Expert Adviser

17 years experience as an accredited Mindshop Adviser and Facilitator

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Director and past Chair of Coventry & Warwickshire First 2011-25

Coventry and Warwickshire First
The voice of local professionals, developing relationships that grow businesses with events that deliver valuable insights

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A Fantastic First Dafferns Business Leader Group Session of 2025

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A change of Managing Partner at Dafferns

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Two new promotions in our Leadership team

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On the threshold of a landmark election?

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The State of Play ahead of the General Election

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After 17 years as Managing Partner, Martin retired in June 2025.

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Our office will be closed this afternoon, as we ce

Our office will be closed this afternoon, as we celebrate the upcoming retirements of Martin Gibbs and Brian King.

After many years of dedicated service at Dafferns, Martin and Brian are preparing to begin a well-earned new chapter and adventure. This afternoon is about recognising their contributions and lasting impact they’ve had on colleagues, clients and the firm as a whole.

We thank them both for everything, they will be missed but wish them all the very best for the future!

We are delighted to announce a significant milesto

We are delighted to announce a significant milestone in our firm’s international journey.

Lucy Hatton, our Corporate & International Partner, has been appointed to the AGN International EMEA Board.

Lucy joins an elite group of nine board members from leading firms across Europe and the Middle East, working under regional chair Eric Seyvos of Paris-based BM&A.

#womeninleadership #EMEAboard #international

Mandeep spent a lovely sunny morning attending the

Mandeep spent a lovely sunny morning attending the @cwchampions Connect event at @ansty_hall with insightful presentations from Adam Cooksley, Faye Hampson and Dan Hemming!

We’re making the most of this beautiful weather

We’re making the most of this beautiful weather and had our annual team BBQ.

Sunshine, laughter, good food and great company – just how we like our team socials!

We may even need to do organise another one before the summer holidays begin…

#team #bbqseason #teambonding #summer25

There’s still time to join us Thursday morning f

There’s still time to join us Thursday morning for the @icaew Midlands: Career Journey – Transition to Partner event with @wrighthassall, @dafferns, Handelsbanken, Emily Ball-Goldfinch, Brian Jukes, Freya Summers, Dani Coe and Karen Claydon.

If you're aiming for partnership, wondering if it’s the right next step in your career or supporting others on that path, you won’t want to miss it.

Hear directly from those who’ve made the leap to partner as they share honest insights, lessons learned, and what they wish they’d known along the way...

Our very own Emily and Brian from team Dafferns will be chairing and speaking at the event!
#icaew #careergoals #leadership #networking

We’re just 4 weeks away from our annual charity

We’re just 4 weeks away from our annual charity tennis and table tennis tournaments, with all proceeds going to The Lily Mae Foundation.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already signed up – we appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you soon.

If you haven’t booked your spot yet, there’s still time!
You can sign up at Dafferns.com/events, or just drop Sophie Essex-Masmoudi a message.

#SportsForCharity #TableTennisTournament #LilyMaeFoundation #CommunitySupport #TableTennisFun

Say hello to the Dafferns Chartered Accountants an

Say hello to the Dafferns Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers Skydive Team!

(L-R) Luke Horne, Suzi Kaur, Emily Ball-Goldfinch, James Smithyman, Emily Hall, Sam Allison.

When Matt Whitehouse from The Lily Mae Foundation visited us back in February to share more about the amazing work the charity does and how they raise funds, he mentioned a skydive… and here we are!

These six brave (and perhaps just a little bit crazy!) colleagues are preparing to jump out of a plane, all to raise funds for @lilymae070210

We’re so proud of them and will be cheering them on every step of the way!

If you would like to support them and donate, please head over to our @justgiving page. Every little bit helps!

#Dafferns #Skydive #Fundraising #CharityChallenge

Pictured is our leadership team. Why? Because th

Pictured is our leadership team. Why?

Because they have walked the walk, so now Brian Jukes is going to talk the talk on the tax implications of becoming a partner in a partnership model firm.

He will be joined by Freya Summers for legal guidance, as well as Karen Claydon and Dani Coe to explore the finance options available.

If you’re aiming for partnership or open to the idea, this event is for you. There will also be networking and breakfast at this free event, so why wouldn’t you be there?

Thursday 19 June from 9am to 11.30am
Venue: Wright Hassall, Royal Leamington Spa, CV34 6BF

Register now to join @icaew Midlands, @wrighthassall, @handelsbankenuk, and us!

#careergoals #pathtopartner #partnership

Getting Wylde about ESG with Dr Denise Taylor, our

Getting Wylde about ESG with Dr Denise Taylor, our very own sustainability champion Brian Jukes, and facilitated brilliantly as always by Martin Gibbs.

We are back on the important topic of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) in episode 8 of our Daffernomics podcast, now available to listen to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (other platforms are available) but also on this occasion with a video on YouTube – so whatever your preference have a listen or watch.

#ESG #Sustainability #EnvironmentalGovernance #SocialImpact #SustainableFuture