Jamie Austin appointed as BDO’s head of global private equity
BDO has announced the appointment of Jamie Austin as head of global private equity, effective 1 January 2024. Jamie has been a member of the global private equity leadership team since its inception and, in his new role, he will continue to lead BDO’s commitment to deliver a full range of services to private equity funds and their portfolio companies.
Based in the UK, Jamie brings a wealth of experience gained during his role as founder and leader of BDO in the UK’s private equity practice, bringing more than 10 years’ client experience with a particular focus on deal advisory services.
Pat Kramer, global CEO, BDO, said: “I’m pleased that Jamie will lead our global private equity programme, an integral facet of our international business strategy, where BDO excels. Jamie will work closely with our industry teams to provide an exceptional experience to our private equity clients.”
Commenting on his appointment, Austin said: “This is an exciting era for private equity with great opportunities for growth. Through innovation and collaboration, I’m looking forward to developing and empowering our team to continually strive for excellence and strengthen our position in the market.”
