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Founder and Director, Financial Progression

In 2009, Adrian set up Financial Progression as the first boutique marketing contract compliance specialist to be regulated by a professional accountancy body, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. What began as a pioneering move is now the expected standard across the industry.

Under Adrian’s leadership, the firm has delivered financial audits in 40 countries, covering every major marketing services discipline. If a supplier relationship sits within a marketing director’s budget, Adrian and his team have almost certainly audited it.

Financial Progression’s approach reflects Adrian’s core values: work that is thorough, fair and designed to strengthen client–agency relationships by bringing clarity to the financials and contractual terms that matter. His attention to detail has made him a trusted voice for national, regional and global advertisers seeking guidance on transparency and agency financial practices.

Adrian also served as a contract compliance audit lead on ISBAs 2021 Media Services Framework and its 2025 Creative Services counterpart.