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Thomas Studhalter, CEO
In the past financial year, we generated revenue of CHF 281.8 million – an increase of 4.6 percent over the prior year. This success is down to our clear strategy of focusing on solution-oriented, strategic growth while constantly prioritising our clients’ needs.
In this period, we were able to further cement our position as a significant player in the Swiss market. We maintain strong, trusting relationships with clients in all market segments – from SMEs to international corporations, as well as public and non-profit organisations. This versatility is one of our greatest strengths and helps to secure our enduring market position, even in challenging times.
BDO remains on a positive growth trajectory, generating revenue of CHF 281.8 million in 2024 - an increase of 4.6 percent on the prior year.
Clients (+5.2%)
Audit engagements (+4.8%)
Employees (+4.2%)
Trainees (+9.6%)
Proportion of women (-1%)
Average age (±0%)
Part-time employees (+0.5%)
of revenue goes to employee training and development.
| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide revenue (USD million) | 15'000 | 14'000 | + 7% |
| People | 119'611 | 115'661 | + 3.4% |
| Offices | 1'800 | ||
| National member firms | 166 |
Our 98 Partners hold an 80,5 percent stake in BDO, while our own pension fund holds the other 19,5 percent (as at 31.12.2024). 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 Services & Outsourcing and Tax & Law, as well as the COO.
(from left or right): Harry Affolter, Tom Kaufmann, Christoph Scholl, Stefan Kühn, Stephan Bolliger, Thomas Studhalter, Peter Baumgartner, Marcel Rohrer, Beat Rüfenacht, Yvan Haymoz.
(from left to right): Michèle Etienne (Vice chair 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), Lorenzo Plumettaz (Member of the Board of Directors).