As terms of office go, Chris Driver's has been unusual.
The RNS associate partner became President of the Humberside and District Society of Chartered Accountants in 2021, having been deputy the previous 12 months. His expected year-long tenure actually ended in December.
His time in office coincided with the pandemic and its aftermath, throwing up plenty of challenges. But he had enjoyed the role.
“The term was extended due to Covid and because I wanted to oversee changes to the District Society that were going through. These came into effect on 1 January 2024,” Chris said.
“I have really enjoyed the role, the highlight being meeting many different people, both in our local area as well as from across the country.
“I was delighted that we were able to get people meeting again back at the start of 2022, following the Covid lockdowns, effectively restarting the District Society.”
He said the biggest success was running two charity dinners, hosted at the fantastic Hull Minster, that helped raise more than £1,000 for two local charities.
“One of the best and, in a good way, surprising outcomes was that I've remained in contact with a number of the Presidents, many of whom I would not have had the pleasure of meeting if not for the role.”
Sophie, a contemporary from Chris's days studying and director at a Hull-based firm of accountants, succeeded him in January. He remains on the Board of the now Local Network.
Chris, who joined RNS in 2015, is a member of the agricultural team based in the Brigg office.