David Sproul

London, UK

Senior Partner & CEO

Deloitte

Biography

David Sproul was elected as Senior Partner & Chief Executive of Deloitte in the UK from 2011, and was re-elected from 2015. He is also a member of the Deloitte Global Executive. His previous roles include being the MD for Tax in the UK and EMEA and the Managing Partner for Talent in the UK. He was COO of Andersen until 2002. David has significant experience of working with clients on strategic, transaction and tax-related questions, across many geographies and varied sectors.

David Sproul’s Newsfeed

10 Jul 2018

Big Four invited to attend Trump dinner

Deloitte chief executive David Sproul is attending to “recognise the importance of the UK-US economic relationship and the close business links between the two countries,” ...

02 Jul 2018

The Epoch Times

Among Top UK Companies, Pessimism Over Brexit Highest Since Vote

“Business sentiment continues to be buffeted by the news on Brexit,” said David Sproul, senior partner and chief executive at Deloitte. “The mid-year position of the UK corporate sector is defensive and watchful..."

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David Sproul’s Background

Deloitte

Senior Partner & CEO

Jun 2011 - Present

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.

Serpentine Gallery

Patron

Jan 1990 - Present

London, UK

The Royal Opera House

Board of Honorary Directors

Jan 1990 - Present

London, UK

CBI President's Club

Member

Jan 1990 - Present

London, UK

Business Disability Forum

President's Group Members

Jan 1990 - Present

London, UK

Aspiring to build disability-smart organisations to improve business performance by increasing confidence, accessibility, productivity and profitability.

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David Sproul’s Education

University of Hertfordshire

Accountancy Foundation, Accounting

1980 - 1981

University of Hertfordshire

Honorary D.Litt