Thomas Studhalter, CEO
The coronavirus pandemic continued to exert a strong influence on the economy and society in 2021. BDO looks back on a successful financial year 2021 despite the difficult environment. Revenue increased by 6 percent to CHF 247.1 million. Growth was mainly organic, with contributions from almost all regions, units and service lines.
Read moreHarry Affolter,
Chairman of the Board of Directors of BDO
«BDO strives to achieve sustainable success. Our steady growth
over the years shows that we are well on track with our ambitious
goals.»
Read our assessment of the current business environment and discover what’s inspiring change at BDO.
Read moreHigh quality demands, digital solutions and shifting conditions due to legal changes – in a
complex environment, BDO increased revenue by 6 percent year-on-year to CHF 247.1 million in the
2021 financial year.
24'611
Clients (+ 0,4%)
7'428
Audit engagements (+ 1,8%)
1'470
Employees (+ 0,6%)
76
Trainees (- 10,6%)
49%
Proportion of women (± 0%)
38
Average age (+ 2,4%)
31%
Part-time employees (+ 0,9%)
4,6%
of revenue goes to employee training and development
As part of our active commitment to sustainability and climate protection, BDO has been offsetting CO2 emissions with myclimate certificates since 2016 and is thus recognised as a climate-neutral company.
2021 | 2020 | Change | |
---|---|---|---|
Worldwide revenue (USD million) | 11 800 | 10 300 | + 10,8% |
People | 97 292 | 91 054 | + 6,8% |
National member firms | 167 | 167 | - |
Our 80 Partners hold an 80.5 percent stake in BDO, while our own pension fund holds the other 19.5 percent (as at 31.12.2021). Thomas Studhalter has been CEO of BDO since 1 January 2021. The Executive Committee also includes the five Heads of Regional Management and the Heads of Audit, Business Solutions and Tax & Legal.
From left to right
Denis Boivin, Marcel Rohrer, Andreas Wyss, Peter Baumgartner, Harry Affolter, Thomas Studhalter,
Stephan Bolliger, René‑Marc Blaser, Beat Rüfenacht
BDO’s Board of Directors comprises:
Sibylle Kammer (Member of the Board of Directors), Harry Affolter (Chairman of the Board of Directors), Isabelle Cartier-Rumo (Member of the Board of Directors), Thomas Studhalter (Delegate of the Board of Directors), Dr. Michèle Etienne (Member of the Board of Directors).