Chris Maslin

Employee Ownership Transition Specialist & Process Innovator 

With over 20 years of experience as an accountant and tax adviser, Chris Maslin is revolutionising how businesses transition to employee ownership. After successfully transferring his own >£1m turnover accountancy firm to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) in 2021, he now helps other founders achieve affordable, streamlined EOT transfers. 

Expertise & Impact:

Specialises in transforming complex business processes into accessible, template-driven solutions. Chris has revolutionised EOT transfers, making employee ownership achievable for businesses of all sizes. His proven track record includes building a >£1m accountancy practice, creating an online streamlined solvent liquidation service, and now democratising employee ownership transitions through innovative, affordable processes.

Speaking Style:

Practical and engaging, Chris combines first-hand experience with technical expertise to demystify employee ownership transitions.

Signature Topics:

  • Streamlining Employee Ownership Transfers
  • From Founder to EOT: A Personal Journey
  • Breaking Down Business Exit Barriers
  • Creating Sustainable Business Legacies
  • Transforming Complex Processes into Simple Solutions

Additional Expertise:

Business succession planning, tax efficiency, process simplification, business valuation, trust structuring

Perfect for:

  • Business exit planning seminars
  • Entrepreneurship conferences
  • Professional service firms
  • Leadership transition events
  • Business succession workshops

Career Highlights:

  • Built accountancy firm from scratch to >£1m turnover
  • Successfully transferred business to EOT in 2021
  • Co-founded MVL Online in 2012
  • Launched Go EO in 2022
  • 20+ years in accounting and tax advisory

Key Message:

“Love your business? Set it free. Employee ownership isn’t just about sharing profits – it’s about preserving culture, empowering staff, and securing your company’s future.”

Impact Story:

“Chris and Laura transformed the whole EOT transition process from the complex, prohibitively costly experience that some solicitors described, to the smooth, straightforward process that the government website says it should be. To align with our year-end, we completed the whole process within 4 months of initial engagement – I can’t recommend them enough!” 

  • John Reese, Retail Technology Services Ltd