GLOBAL BOARD AT 23 OCTOBER 2018
EXECUTIVE The Executive comprises the CEO, who is appointed by the Global Board, and members of the Global Leadership Team (GLT) appointed by the CEO.
USA Wayne Berson Global Board Chairman
Martin van Roekel is the Vice Chairman of BDO. Martin was previously global CEO and currently assists the CEO on a number of matters pertaining to the BDO organisation. The members of the Global Leadership Team (GLT) are appointed by the CEO, who allocates and delegates responsibilities to them as he deems appropriate. The GLT comprises the regional CEOs, the Global Heads of service lines and of support services, as well as the Secretary of BDO International Limited. The majority of the members of the GLT are full time dedicated to their role within BDO International Limited. The CEO and the GLT are supported by the Global Office: Brussels Worldwide Services BVBA is a limited liability company incorporated in Belgium, which coordinates the service provision within BDO. The Global Office includes the following Global departments: IT, Audit & Assurance, Tax, Quality & Risk Management, Legal, Business Development & Marketing, HR & Development, Regulatory & Public Policy Affairs, Events, EU Key Account Procurement, Accounting and Administration.
The current global CEO is Keith Farlinger, previously CEO Americas and formerly managing partner of BDO in Canada. The CEO’s powers and responsibilities are set out in the Regulations and as further determined by the Global Board. The CEO is tasked with the day- to-day management of the affairs of BDO globally, as well as the development and implementation of the global strategy for the organisation. He recommends quality standards, policies and strategies to the Global Board. The CEO also acts as spokesperson for BDO at international forums and organisations and represents the global organisation in discussions with international regulatory bodies. Anders Heede is the Chief Operating Offcer (COO). Working closely with the CEO, the overarching responsibilities of the COO are to ensure that the global BDO organisation is equipped to meet the challenges of today and is prepared for the future. Anders joined BDO in Denmark as CEO in 2008 and has held global roles since 2011, including that of CEO EMEA. He currently fulfils the role of Global Head of Advisory & BSO as well.
AUSTRALIA Tony Schiffmann
CANADA Patrick Kramer
CHINA Jiandi Zhu
GERMANY Holger Otte
THENETHERLANDS Dick den Braber
UK Paul Eagland
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