BDO appoints new director for growing ESG due diligence practice
BDO appoints new director for growing ESG due diligence practice
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has appointed Jonathan (Jono) Szoke as a director in its growing ESG due diligence practice.
In his new role, Jono will lead the ESG due diligence team within BDO’s Deal Advisory stream, providing ESG support on potential transactions and listings on public markets.
Jono, who has a master’s degree in environmental management, has over twenty years of experience working in the ESG sector.
Before joining BDO, he advised on ESG due diligence in a Big 4 firm, prior to which he worked in sustainability consulting. His previous experience also includes managing health and safety and environmental control operations on a number of clean energy projects across the African continent.
Derek Neil, Head of BDO’s Transaction Services said: “We are seeing a significant increase in demand for ESG due diligence. What was once a nice to have to is fast becoming a fundamental requirement for investors considering transactions, and companies seeking to list. ESG can help enhance deal value, reduce risk, and attract responsible investors within the context of a much more demanding regulatory environment.
“ESG due diligence requires a distinct skillset and knowledge base, covering environmental science, social responsibility and governance frameworks. Jono brings with him unrivalled experience in all these areas, and I’m delighted to welcome him to the team.”
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It provides Audit, Tax, Deals, and Consulting, Risk & Outsourcing services predominantly to mid-sized, entrepreneurially-spirited, high-growth businesses that are driving growth in the UK economy. BDO calls this segment of the market the UK’s economic engine.
BDO LLP is the UK member firm of the BDO international network.
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The BDO global network provides business advisory services in 166 countries and territories, with more than 119,000 people working out of 1,800 offices worldwide. It has revenues of US$15bn.
In his new role, Jono will lead the ESG due diligence team within BDO’s Deal Advisory stream, providing ESG support on potential transactions and listings on public markets.
Jono, who has a master’s degree in environmental management, has over twenty years of experience working in the ESG sector.
Before joining BDO, he advised on ESG due diligence in a Big 4 firm, prior to which he worked in sustainability consulting. His previous experience also includes managing health and safety and environmental control operations on a number of clean energy projects across the African continent.
Derek Neil, Head of BDO’s Transaction Services said: “We are seeing a significant increase in demand for ESG due diligence. What was once a nice to have to is fast becoming a fundamental requirement for investors considering transactions, and companies seeking to list. ESG can help enhance deal value, reduce risk, and attract responsible investors within the context of a much more demanding regulatory environment.
“ESG due diligence requires a distinct skillset and knowledge base, covering environmental science, social responsibility and governance frameworks. Jono brings with him unrivalled experience in all these areas, and I’m delighted to welcome him to the team.”
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BDO LLP operates in 18 offices across the UK, employing 8,000 people. It has UK revenues of £1bn.It provides Audit, Tax, Deals, and Consulting, Risk & Outsourcing services predominantly to mid-sized, entrepreneurially-spirited, high-growth businesses that are driving growth in the UK economy. BDO calls this segment of the market the UK’s economic engine.
BDO LLP is the UK member firm of the BDO international network.
BDO’s global network
The BDO global network provides business advisory services in 166 countries and territories, with more than 119,000 people working out of 1,800 offices worldwide. It has revenues of US$15bn.
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