Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has announced two new partner appointments in its UK wing. Emma Hosking-Williams and Stuart Macdougall bring a combined 36 years of knowhow to the firm

Anna Draper, head of people, culture and purpose at BDO, commented, “These appointments are a key part of our ongoing investment in our diverse service offerings and resources. Emma and Stuart both bring a vast array of experience and expertise. They will be a great addition to our wider partnership team at BDO.”

Emma Hosking-Williams joins BDO as a partner in the private capital tax team, in the firm’s London office. Her expertise includes working with ultra-high net worth individuals, family businesses, trust and corporate service providers and large multinationals, offering bespoke, holistic advice.

Hosking-Williams was most recently at EY. She was a partner at the Big Four firm, also based in London.

Stuart Macdougall also brings Big Four pedigree to BDO, having spent 17 years of his 20-year career with PwC. He worked as a chartered accountant at the firm, before joining Saffery for the past two years as a partner.

Based in BDO’s Glasgow wing, he specialises in ESG, and in working with entrepreneurs, private equity-backed companies and large international groups. In his time at Saffery, Macdougall previously led the entrepreneur national practice group.

Commenting on LinkedIn, Macdougall added, “I’m delighted to share that I’m starting a new position as Partner at BDO in Scotland!”