BDO UK Appoints New Senior Partner Focused on Governance Issues

BDO UK has appointed a new senior partner after seeing results wobble over the past year.

Equity partners at the UK’s fifth biggest firm by revenue approved audit partner Iain Henderson to take over the governance-focused role October 1. He will replace Matthew White, who has completed his maximum two four-year terms as senior partner.

As part of his governance responsibilities, Henderson will chair the UK firm’s oversight board.

• “This is a role with a clear purpose—to drive strong governance, ensure robust challenge and oversight, and help maintain a culture where people with the public interest at heart ...