MHA, the UK-wide association of accountancy and business advisory firms, has appointed Sam Pettengell as director in its motor sector.

Pettengell, formerly at Vauxhall, will head up MHA's motor advisory service, providing support to UK and international clients, working closely with the tax and audit specialists and corporate finance teams within each member firm.

She brings a wealth of automotive sector experience to this new role, having worked in various financial and operational management positions at Vauxhall.

Steve Freeman, head of motor at MHA, said: "Sam's exceptional skills and experience will help us develop our M&A offer while building on the tremendous progress we have made in partnership with our clients over the last 16 months. In this short period of time, have started working with over 30 large dealer groups and Sam's arrival will further augment our ongoing overseas expansion programme through the Baker Tilly International network. Her appointment is both a demonstration of our commitment to this sector and of our growing presence within the industry."