Deloitte appoints new manufacturing leader amid industry’s ‘very serious challenges’

Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has announced the appointment of David Raistrick as its manufacturing industry leader for the UK and Switzerland. Raistrick, who has been a partner at Deloitte since 2002, takes over the role from Jane Lodge, who will continue as lead manufacturing partner for the midlands. He is a specialist in the automotive sector (manufacturing, retail and automotive finance) and leads Deloitte’s indirect tax practice for this industry across both the UK and Europe. Based in Leeds, he also manages the firms VAT practice in Northern England. “I take up this role at a time when manufacturing is experiencing some very serious challenges,” Raistrick said. “The enormity of recent events will no doubt lead to some sizeable changes in the UK manufacturing industry. However, many manufacturers have been proactive in addressing some of the challenges facing their business. I look forward to working closely with our clients to help them manage their way through the difficult economic conditions and continue to look for opportunities to grow.”