“This is about securing the future of Whitewall for the brilliant team who make it what it is,” said Susie. “Employee ownership means the people who care most about the company – our employees – will now share in its success and play a central role in shaping its future.”

The transition also coincides with the appointment of Emma Houston as Managing Director, who joined this month to lead Whitewall into its next chapter.

Our partners Louise Fisher, Senior Legal Manager, and Hannah Welch, Manager, guided Susie and the team through the transition. Reflecting on the milestone, Louise said:

“We are delighted to welcome Whitewall Marketing into the employee ownership community. Reaching our 300th transition is a huge achievement, but what matters most is the impact – thousands of employees like those at Whitewall now have a genuine voice in their workplace and a stake in the wealth they help create.”

Reaching 300 transitions is a huge moment for us. Since 2003, we’ve supported businesses across the UK to safeguard their independence and identity, while giving employees a real say and a share in the wealth they generate. For us, employee ownership isn’t just a business model – it’s the best, most sustainable solution for succession.

This milestone belongs not only to us, but to the thousands of employee owners now shaping the future of their companies – and to brilliant businesses like Whitewall who’ve chosen this path.

Here’s to the next 300!