Congratulations to BDO Audit trainee Aaron Thompson on his inclusion in the Empower 100 Future Leaders Role Model List for 2022. The list recognises trailblazers from across the world who are driving positive change for people of colour in business.
I don't even know where to begin or what to say. I'm completely thrilled and so humbled to be included in the Empower 100 Future Leaders Role Model List 2022, supported by Yahoo Finance, INvolve - The Inclusion People and Suki Sandhu OBE.
Aaron Thompson
Audit Trainee
"I chose to work at BDO UK LLP because I knew the company culture was different and they wanted me to be MYSELF. Shortly after I stepped through the door, I got involved in CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) activities and soon gained opportunities to drive inclusion and community for people of colour. I'm now proud to be the Network Chair of BDO South East's CEDAR Network (Celebrating Ethnic Diversity and Roots), as well as being the employee voice on the ESG (Environmental Social & Corporate Governance) Board and a council member of the Trustee Network.
Life has really shown me not to take time for granted. Not to procrastinate and to use the voice God has given me. I know I can make change for the better, and that's exactly what I'll do!
I may still be studying for my ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant qualification) with the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants) - but what I have achieved demonstrates that you can make change no matter how big or small, whether you're experienced and senior or not."
View the full list of 2022 Top 100 Future Leaders here.
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Audit Senior Manager - Asset Management and Capital Markets - Scotland
Multiple Locations -
Audit Semi Senior - International
London, United Kingdom -
Audit Assistant Manager - International Programme
London, United Kingdom -
Audit Senior Manager
Bristol, United Kingdom -
Technology Risk Assurance - Controls - Semi Senior
Birmingham, United Kingdom -
Audit Manager - Asset Management and Capital Markets
London, United Kingdom -
Audit Quality - Centre of Excellence Senior Manager
London, United Kingdom -
Audit Quality - Audit Advisory Methodology Senior Manager (Asset Management)
Multiple Locations -
Audit Manager - USA Team
London, United Kingdom -
Audit Senior Manager - International Team
London, United Kingdom