Tom Shave
President, Europe and Asia-Pacific Operations
Office
4th Floor, One Smarts Place
London, UK WC2B 5LW
+44 (0) 20 7257 8510London, UK WC2B 5LW
Overview
Tom Shave is President of Ryan’s Europe and Asia-Pacific (EAP) Operations, responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the Firm’s fastest-growing international region. Based in London, he leads an established leadership team focused on accelerating regional expansion, enhancing client value, and strengthening Ryan’s presence across key markets. He drives both organic and inorganic growth, including M&A activity, strategic talent acquisition, and targeted investments in technology to advance service delivery.
With more than two decades of tax and professional services experience, Tom brings a proven track record of leading large, complex organizations through periods of significant transformation. He is recognized for building high-performing teams, developing market-driven client propositions, and guiding firms through ambitious growth initiatives. Tom’s leadership approach emphasizes clarity, collaboration, and disciplined execution, ensuring clients benefit from innovative solutions and consistently strong outcomes. He is positioning the EAP region as a core growth engine while fostering an environment where team members can thrive.
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (Honors), Economics, The University of Warwick
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Accounting Exams
Experience and Achievements
President, Europe and Asia-Pacific Operations, Ryan, London office
Oversees regional strategy, performance, and growth initiatives
Leads expansion through M&A, strategic hiring, and technology investment
Recognised by International Tax Review in Global Tax 50 in 2025
Head of Tax, Evelyn Partners, United Kingdom
Led the tax practice of more than 500 professionals across 15 offices
Delivered revenue and margin growth through strategic and technological enhancements
Head of Growth, Professional Services, Evelyn Partners, United Kingdom
Directed firmwide M&A activity and strategic partner hiring
Oversaw post-merger integration and development of digital services
Head of London Tax, Evelyn Partners, United Kingdom
Drove profitable revenue growth and refreshed go-to-market strategy
Delivered more than 60% growth during challenging market conditions
Partner, Evelyn Partners, United Kingdom
Led client engagements across tech and fintech sectors
Built a high-performing practice serving leading high-growth companies