Leading mid-tier accounting and advisory firm, Gerald Edelman, is delighted to announce the promotion of Ben Hildebrand and Talha Farrukh to Partners at the Firm. Ben and Talha take the Firm’s total number of Partners to 22.  

Ben Hildebrand

Ben joined the Firm’s Business Services Department in 2016, after recently qualifying at a small general practice. His specialisms include business advisory and growth, taking clients through the next steps of their journey.  

Whether this be startups looking to grow and expand, or established businesses looking at their exit strategy and maximising their current potential. Ben will often act as a CFO for clients, helping them work on their business. 

Ben Hildebrand, commented on his recent promotion, “Becoming a Partner at Gerald Edelman is a proud and significant milestone in my career. Over the years, Gerald Edelman and the Partners have provided me with the platform and opportunities to nurture my skillset, particularly in advisory roles, ensuring the best experience for our clients and becoming their trusted partner. The journey has been both rewarding and challenging – I am truly grateful for the support and mentorship along the way and am incredibly excited for this next chapter.” 

Talha Farrukh

Talha joined the Firm in August 2023, bringing over 15 years of experience, primarily leading Corporate Audits and specialising in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. He now leads a boutique Audit and Assurance team focused on supporting clients in this industry. Commenting on his appointment, Talha said: 

“I am absolutely thrilled to join the partnership at Gerald Edelman, which has been an ambition of mine for a very long time. It is also noteworthy that this has occurred at a time of significant growth, challenge and opportunity for the Firm, particularly in Audit where we have achieved tremendous success both in terms of recent growth, but also by building an Audit function that is geared towards future success. I am incredibly excited to see where the future will take us.” 

Carl Lundberg, CEO at Gerald Edelman commented, “I’m delighted to welcome Ben and Talha to the Gerald Edelman Partnership. Their exceptional expertise and wealth of experience will be instrumental in shaping the Firm’s future vision. As we continue our mission to help business leaders succeed, I am confident that both of our new Partners will be key contributors of Gerald Edelman’s ongoing success and growth.” 

About Gerald Edelman

Gerald Edelman is a 22 Partner Firm with 180 employees based in the City of London.  

Helping business leaders succeed since 1946, the Firm is set apart by its commitment to relationships, being a trusted partner for third party referrals and entrepreneurial spirit.  

Primarily supporting clients in the Property, Hospitality and Healthcare sectors, Gerald Edelman works with a wide range of businesses and individuals, helping them to achieve their financial goals through the extensive in house expertise, from Audit and Assurance and Bookkeeping, to Family Office and Private Client services.  

Gerald Edelman goes beyond accountancy, striving to have a positive impact on its clients, its people, its community, and its planet.