Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has appointed Gordon Whiley, David Reeves, and Chi Ha as new partners.
- Whiley joins BDO as an audit partner, bringing experience from Deloitte and expertise in the natural resources and energy sector.
- Reeves becomes a partner in the Financial Services audit team, offering over two decades of experience with a focus on asset management.
- Chi Ha will lead in the financial services tax team, delivering tax advisory services to asset managers after joining from PwC.
- These appointments demonstrate BDO’s commitment to offering comprehensive services and sector expertise to its clients.
BDO LLP, a renowned accountancy and business advisory firm, has announced the appointment of three new partners: Gordon Whiley, David Reeves, and Chi Ha. These strategic hires bring significant expertise and experience, bolstering BDO’s capabilities to serve a wide range of clients.
Gordon Whiley joins BDO as an audit partner, with a speciality informed by his extensive experience at Deloitte. He is set to operate out of the firm’s London office and will focus on large listed businesses within the natural resources and energy sectors, areas in which he has established notable proficiency.
David Reeves is welcomed into the BDO fold as a partner in the Financial Services audit team. With over 20 years of dedicated service at EY, Reeves’s expertise lies in supporting businesses across the asset management sector. His experience and insight will be based in BDO’s Edinburgh office, enhancing the firm’s presence and service offerings in Scotland.
Chi Ha, who comes from PwC, assumes the role of partner in the financial services tax team. Her responsibilities include delivering sophisticated tax advisory services, focusing on fund structuring and European investor tax reporting for both traditional and alternative asset managers. Ha will be stationed in BDO’s London office, providing valuable insights and specialised knowledge.
Anna Draper, head of People, Culture and Purpose at BDO, articulated the firm’s strategic vision through these appointments, stating that the new partners not only contribute significant sector expertise but also embody the firm’s commitment to delivering high-quality, partner-led services. The addition of Whiley, Reeves, and Ha is expected to enhance BDO’s capacity to offer comprehensive and diverse service offerings to their clients.
The appointment of these accomplished professionals reinforces BDO’s position as a leader in the accountancy sector through a deepened expertise and expanded service offerings.
