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Stephen W.

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Chief Operating Officer at TC Group
📍 United Kingdom

Stephen is the Group COO of TC Group, shaping growth and innovation with over 20 years of experience in professional services. A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, he is described by colleagues as an inspiring and purposeful leader who provides clarity and momentum on complex projects.

As a proud Northamptonian, Stephen is deeply invested in his local community. He serves as a Trustee for KCU, a charity providing free education and training to the unwaged, and actively supports local businesses. He recently joined the Northamptonshire County Cricket Clubs business club to foster local connections.

Unique fact: While serving as Group COO, Stephen also leads TC Groups largest Partner Firm, a practice with a £16m turnover.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
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Stakeholder Experience
His role emphasizes enhancing the experience for clients, colleagues, and partners through a collaborative approach, a recurring theme in his professional profiles.
Local Business Growth
As a self-described "proud Northamptonian, " he actively champions and supports the growth and resilience of businesses within his local county.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Chief Operating Officer
TC Group
7-2023
Managing Partner
TC Group
2-2022 - 7-2023
Executive Director
Fortus Business Advisors & Accountants
4-2020 - 2-2022
Director | National Head of Construction
Fortus Business Advisors & Accountants
11-2016 - 4-2020
Partner
Haines Watts
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TC Group appoint Stephen Watts as Chief Operating Officer. Featured in TC Group
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Education
2012 - 2012
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
ICAEW
2014 - 2016
Leadership Development Programme
The Leadership Trust
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