Andrea Bishop appointed as head of BDO in Thames Valley and the South West
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has announced the appointment of Andrea Bishop as Regional Managing Partner for Thames Valley and the South West.
Andrea brings significant leadership experience at local, national and global levels to the role. She is currently BDO’s Global Head of Technology Risk Assurance (TRA), as well as the UK Head of TRA, roles which she will retain. She was previously Head of Audit Transformation & Operations, leading the firm’s technology transformation programmes, and had roles on the firm’s Operations Board and Audit Board. Andrea was also the lead partner at BDO in Bristol for many years.
Andrea succeeds David Brookes who will continue his role as tax partner.
In her new role, Andrea will oversee the teams across the Thames Valley and South West, driving strategy and growth across BDO’s core service lines – Audit, Tax, Deals and Consulting, Risk & Outsourcing (CRO).
The team has expanded in recent years on the back of investment in new specialisms, building out capabilities and capacity. The combined teams now stand at more than 500 people, including 43 partners, with 15 in Audit, 11 in CRO, 10 in Tax and seven in Deals.
Commenting on her appointment, Andrea said: “This is an exciting homecoming for me, returning to the region to lead our talented teams across the Thames Valley and the South West. David and the team have built a market-leading full service offering with deep sector expertise and specialisms. At BDO, we combine local insight with global expertise and connections, enabling us to deliver exceptional service and practical solutions for our clients.
“This region is home to some of the UK’s most dynamic and high potential businesses, including many global groups, and I look forward to working closely with them to help achieve their ambitions.”
David Brookes added:“We’re really proud of the team we’ve built in the region and the brilliant clients we support. Andrea is an outstanding leader and her experience across global markets and commitment to exceptional client service make her the ideal person to take the region forward. I wish her every success in this new role.”
BDO continues to invest in the Thames Valley and South West region, supporting growth and creating opportunities for businesses and people alike.