
Stuart Walters is the Chief Information Officer and Partner at BDO UK LLP, bringing over 20 years of
experience in technology services to professional services firms. His expertise lies in leading large,
complex teams through digital transformation and innovation. Stuart joined BDO in January 2017 and is a member of the Operations Board. He has been recognized as CTO of the Year for his exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact in the digital technology sector.
Stuart’s leadership at BDO UK LLP has been instrumental in the adoption of automation technologies to improve customer -centric services delivery. He has set up a process automation team to continuously modernize operations, which consists of 15 in-house experts and analysts with offshore support. This team has made a significant difference by automating customer tax returns through the development of interfaces between BDO and HMRC.
Stuart’s approach to automation and generative AI reflects his commitment to modernizing the middle
office and enhancing customer services. His work at BDO UK LLP has set a standard for innovation and transformation in the digital technology sector.