David Sproul

Global Deputy Chief Executive

Deloitte

London, UK

Biography

David Sproul is Global Deputy Chief Executive of Deloitte.

David has held numerous leadership roles at Deloitte since joining the company in 2002. He currently leads the Global Client & Business Executive which oversees and sets strategy, and also serves as the decision-making body for all client and business matters.

As Chief Executive of Deloitte UK and Deloitte North West Europe, David was the driving force in bringing together over 30,000 people across nine countries to help respond to the evolving needs and challenges of Deloitte’s clients. Since the beginning of his career at Deloitte, David has focused on ensuring that the vision of the company is defined by the impact it has on the success and reputation of their clients. He has also played a key role in the creation of Deloitte Digital and the expansion of the firm’s operations in Switzerland.

During his tenure, David led the One Deloitte campaign where he extended the company’s real estate services and explored growth opportunities. In addition, David was responsible for launching the UK Futures campaign, which provides a platform for debate on the challenges affecting the UK economy as well as the role of business in wealth creation.

Renowned for his ability to reshape business platforms, David was appointed Managing Partner for Talent UK, where he instituted the foundations of the company’s talent approach.

David is a travel, cycling and motor racing enthusiast. He is an advisory board member to The City UK, as well as a member of the Board of Honorary Directors, Royal Opera House and the Board of London First.

In recognition of his contributions, David was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters by the University of Hertfordshire.

David Sproul’s Newsfeed

Covid-19 will change business forever, says Deloitte chief

David Sproul, Deloitte’s global deputy chief executive, told City A.M. that rapid changes in working habits and use of technology since the pandemic outbreak would likely never be reversed.

Deloitte’s North West Europe partnership expands

"This month, Deloitte NWE expanded to include Greece, Italy, and Malta. With the addition of the three Mediterranean countries, Deloitte NWE is now Deloitte North and South Europe (NSE). Its new CEO is Richard Houston, a senior partner at Deloitte and previously managing partner for Deloitte NWE and UK consulting businesses. Houston succeeds David Sproul as chief executive..."

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David Sproul’s Background

Deloitte

Global Deputy Chief Executive

Jun 2019 - Present

London, UK

David sits on the Global Executive & leads the Global Client & Business Executive, serving as the decision making body for overall Deloitte Client & Business matters.

Deloitte

Senior Partner & CEO

Jun 2011 - Jun 2019

London, UK

Full executive authority for the management of Deloitte in the UK. Leading some of Deloitte's most important client relationships and actively engaging with a broad cross-section of clients. A member of the Deloitte Global Executive.

Deloitte

One Deloitte Leader

Jan 2010 - Jun 2011

London, UK

Shaped Deloitte’s UK growth strategy, finding opportunities to grow alongside industry dimensions. Extended Deloitte’s real estate services through the merger with Drivers Jonas.

Deloitte

Managing Partner Tax

Jun 2006 - May 2010

London, UK

Managing Partner for Deloitte's Tax practice in the UK and EMEA. Developed Deloitte’s EMEA tax practice, sitting on the Boards of both Global Tax Executive and European Countries.

Deloitte

Managing Partner - Talent

Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

London, UK

First talent leader for Deloitte UK. Lead Deloitte's talent agenda in the UK - including reward, development and leadership connections.

Deloitte

Managing Partner Consulting & Advisory

Jan 2002 - May 2004

London, UK

Managing Partner for Deloitte's Consulting & Advisory practice in the UK. Integrated Business Consulting from Andersen with the Deloitte Management Solutions Business, managed the reshaping of Deloitte's entire consulting business in the UK.

Arthur Andersen

Managing Partner for Operations

Jan 1990 - Jan 2002

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Other Business Interests

National Centre for Universities and Business

Leadership Council

Jul 2015 - Present

London, UK

Member

TheCityUK

Advisory Council Member

Jan 2010 - Present

London, UK

Created in 2010 to promote UK financial services in the UK and internationally.

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Media

The City View: A Daily Podcast

Interviewee

May 2020

London, UK

Christian May is joined by the deputy head of Deloitte worldwide, David Sproul, who says businesses around the world are asking themselves “whether we’ll ever go fully back to offices” as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

David Sproul’s Education

University of Hertfordshire

Accountancy Foundation, Accounting

1980 - 1981

University of Hertfordshire

Honorary D.Litt