David Sproul is an experienced Advisor & Board Director. He is currently Chair of Starling Bank and a board member of London First.
For over 30 years David held key leadership roles at Deloitte and a predecessor firm, Andersen. Until May 2021 he was Deloitte’s Global Deputy Chief Executive where he headed up the Global Client & Business Executive which oversees and sets strategy, and serves as the decision-making body for all client and business matters.
As Chief Executive & Senior Partner of Deloitte UK and NW Europe, David was the driving force behind bringing together over 30,000 employees across nine countries to help respond to the changing needs 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 at Deloitte, David led the One Deloitte campaign where he extended the company’s...David Sproul is an experienced Advisor & Board Director. He is currently Chair of Starling Bank and a board member of London First.
For over 30 years David held key leadership roles at Deloitte and a predecessor firm, Andersen. Until May 2021 he was Deloitte’s Global Deputy Chief Executive where he headed up the Global Client & Business Executive which oversees and sets strategy, and serves as the decision-making body for all client and business matters.
As Chief Executive & Senior Partner of Deloitte UK and NW Europe, David was the driving force behind bringing together over 30,000 employees across nine countries to help respond to the changing needs 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 at Deloitte, 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 approach to talent today.
In recognition of his outstanding achievements, David was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters by the University of Hertfordshire.
David is a travel, cycling and motor racing enthusiast.moreless
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.
Founded by Anne Boden in 2016, Starling Bank is a digital challenger bank headquartered in London. David Sproul began his tenure with the bank in July 2021 as Chair Designate, and became Chair in October.
David sits on the Global Executive & leads the Global Client & Business Executive, serving as the decision making body for overall Deloitte Client & Business matters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aspiring to build disability-smart organisations to improve business performance by increasing confidence, accessibility, productivity and profitability.
London First is a business advocacy organisation whose goal is to make London the best place to do business in the world. Over the years, they have enlisted the help of the business community to find practical answers to London's problems.
Christian May is joined by the deputy head of Deloitte worldwide, David Sproul, who questions whether businesses will ever fully return to offices after the coronavirus pandemic.
