Ascertus promotes internal talent to Chief Financial Officer role

London, U.K., 07 August 2024 

Ascertus Limited has announced the promotion of Shona Petley to Chief Financial Officer. In this new role, Petley will spearhead strategic financial decision-making and oversee the company's overall financial performance. Ascertus provides document and information lifecycle management solutions to law firms and corporate legal departments in the UK and across Europe.

Petley joined Ascertus in 2019 as Financial Controller, where she played a pivotal role in establishing and developing the company's finance and accounting function. Her responsibilities ranged from team building and payroll management to implementing robust accounts payable and receivable systems, as well as overseeing in-house management accounting and reporting. 

“This promotion recognises my contribution to the company and presents an exciting opportunity to take a more active role in strengthening the company's commercial position," Petley said. "I'm particularly eager to focus on improving profitability and developing strategies that support sustainable business growth."

Petley has over 20 years of industry experience. Before joining Ascertus, Petley held multiple roles at Magnox Ltd, a company with 10 physical sites across the UK. Her achievements include overhauling corporate governance processes as an Accounting Technician, leading a successful cost-reduction initiative as a Management Accountant, and producing critical financial and non-financial reports for internal and external stakeholders as a Business Analyst. Petley is a qualified Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. 

Roy Russell, CEO of Ascertus, said,

“This promotion is truly well-deserved. Shona has seamlessly grown into the role of CFO, and this title change reflects the work she is already doing. Her expertise and guidance will play a significant role in driving our business forward." 

About Ascertus

Ascertus provides information and document lifecycle management consultancy, software solutions, and IT support services to law firms, corporate legal departments, and other professional services organisations. Based in Central London, the company offers a full range of professional services – from consultancy, business analysis, and project management; to software implementation, training, documentation, and technical support – delivering bespoke email, contract, and document management solutions in on-premises and privately hosted environments. The company has successfully delivered and managed some of the largest iManage Work installations at customer sites in the UK.

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