Wright Vigar has announced the promotion of two long-standing team members to director.
Louise Lane, who joined Wright Vigar in 2004, has been promoted to director.
With over 25 years of experience in accounting and taxation, Lane has built a reputation as one of the UK’s leading experts in cryptoasset taxation.
She began her career in accounts and audit before specialising in tax and now heads up Wright Vigar’s cryptoasset team.
Since 2018, Lane has advised a wide range of clients on cryptoasset tax and accounting matters.
She has worked closely with Recap.io to develop crypto tax software, author the Recap UK Tax Guide for Individuals, and liaise with HMRC on areas of uncertainty.
She is also an active member of various crypto tax and accounting working groups / committees coordinated by CryptoUK, Bitcoin Policy UK, the Chartered Institute of Tax and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.
She regularly contributes to HMRC and Treasury cryptoasset roundtables, helping shape the future of crypto tax policy in the UK and takes every opportunity to speak on panels on this niche area.
Lane said: “I’m incredibly proud to take this next step in my career with Wright Vigar. It’s been a privilege to grow alongside the firm and to help shape our approach to emerging areas like crypto taxation. I’m excited about what the future holds for our clients and our team.”
Darren Ashley, based in the Gainsborough office, has also been promoted to director.
Ashley joined Wright Vigar in 2005 following the acquisition of Wilshaw & Ellis and was appointed associate director in 2020.
He plays a key role in managing the Gainsborough office alongside David Goodall and oversees a large, diverse client portfolio.
Ashley has expertise in the property and construction sectors, as well as family businesses.
He said: “Being promoted to Director is a real honour. I’ve always valued the relationships we build with our clients and the trust they place in us. I look forward to continuing to support businesses in Gainsborough and beyond as part of the leadership team.”
Colton Packaging, a distributor of corrugated packaging solutions, has announced the appointment of Cora Montgomery as its new business development manager for the Midlands region.
With nearly a decade of experience in the packaging industry, Montgomery brings a wealth of expertise and proven success in customer relationship management, strategic growth and bespoke packaging solutions.
In this newly created role, Montgomery will focus on expanding Colton Packaging’s customer base throughout the Midlands, developing strategic partnerships and supporting clients with innovative and sustainable corrugated packaging.
Her appointment comes as part of the company’s ongoing investment in talent and commitment to delivering exceptional service and value across its growing client portfolio.
Duncan Smith, director said: “We’re excited to welcome Cora to the team. Cora’s extensive industry knowledge and track record in driving business development will be instrumental in strengthening our presence in the Midlands and helping our customers achieve smarter, more efficient packaging outcomes.”
Montgomery previously held key commercial roles with another packaging distributor, where she consistently exceeded growth targets and built long-term relationships across multiple sectors.
She said: “I initially was interested in Colton Packaging, as I was looking to take the next step in my career. They have a great reputation in the industry for being a long-standing family business. From my first interview I could tell that Colton Packaging is a company that are really invested in seeing their team grow and succeed, I knew that I could continue to further my career here and have the companies support and investment in my development”.
