Iain McCusker named as ACCA's new Managing Director - Strategy & Development
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Iain McCusker, 52, is a business transformation and consultancy specialist, moving in 1994 from Coopers & Lybrand, where he was a partner, to Unisys, where he grew and led its global Unisys Consulting business.
This was followed by over seven years with Xerox, initially as the first Managing Director of the Industry Solutions and Services business, and then as Senior Vice President of Xerox Global Services. In the latter role he brought together a number of businesses into a multi-billion dollar global division spanning consultancy, outsourcing and network services. Most recently, Iain has been working in London to set up the European business of a US-owned business transformation consultancy.
At ACCA, Iain will be principally responsible for managing the organisation's global network, representing ACCA to audiences and stakeholders around the world. He will join Helen Brand, Managing Director - Operations, and both will report directly to Allen Blewitt, ACCA Chief Executive.
Iain said: "I am delighted to be joining ACCA at such an exciting time for the organisation, as it enters its second century in December. It is the international aspect of the role that particularly attracts me, and I look forward to working with our operations around the world to strengthen still further ACCA's reputation in its key and newer markets."
In addition to his demanding international career, Iain has always remained closely involved with ICAS (the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland), and consequently has an excellent understanding of the wider business of accounting and of professional accountancy bodies. He has served ICAS as Chairman of the IT Committee and more recently been a member of the Qualifications Board.
Allen Blewitt, ACCA Chief Executive said: "We are delighted to have recruited someone of Iain's experience and stature, and I look forward to the contribution I expect him to make across ACCA. His achievements in the profession and business make him ideally placed to help assist the development and implementation of our strategy in competitive markets across the globe."