The global Executive team comprises the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who is appointed by the Global Board, and the members of the Global Leadership Team (GLT), who are appointed by the CEO.
The current global CEO is Pat Kramer, former CEO 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. The CEO acts as spokesperson for BDO at international forums and organisations and represents the global organisation in discussions with international regulatory bodies.
Trond-Morten Lindberg is the Global Chief Strategy and Operations Officer (CSOO). He works closely with the CEO to drive alignment within our organisation and ensure the consistent execution of Global BDO strategies.
Martin van Roekel, former Global CEO, is currently the Vice Chair of BDO. Martin uses his experience and relationships to assist the Global CEO in a number of key areas across 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 Global Office coordinates service provision within BDO, providing impartial oversight, quality assurance and global tools. Departments and areas of focus include:
• Audit & Assurance • Tax • Advisory • Business Services & Outsourcing • Sustainability • Business development • Communications & Corporate Affairs • Finance & Accounting • IT • Legal & Privacy • People & Culture • Regulatory & Public Policy • Risk & Compliance
