Tom Shave

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

Partner, Deloitte, United Kingdom and Middle East

Director, St Dunstan’s College