Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Deloitte Global) has appointed David Cruickshank as its new global chairman.

He was previously the chairman of Deloitte UK from 2007 to 2015 and is succeeding Steve Almond, who recently retired after serving as chairman for the past four years, said a statement.

Cruickshank, who has worked at Deloitte UK for more than 36 years, will continue to also serve as an advisory partner to several of Deloitte UK’s largest clients.

Punit Renjen, global chief executive officer, said: “David’s long history of leadership, coupled with his experience advising global clients makes him an ideal person for this role. I look forward to working closely with David to continue to ensure Deloitte Global makes a positive impact for all stakeholders, including Deloitte clients, our people, and society.”

In his new role, Cruickshank will continue to drive a key Deloitte focus on making an impact that matters in the communities in which it operates by succeeding Almond on the board of directors of the Social Progress Imperative, a non-profit organisation that measures a country’s wider progress beyond GDP to include social and environmental development.

He also recently became a council member of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and a member of the Chairman’s Group of the World Economic Forum.

Through his Deloitte UK role, Cruickshank is a founding member of the 30% Club, an initiative that encourages UK companies to aim for at least 30 per cent female representation on their boards and is chair of the Trustees of Education and Employers, a charity that creates great connections between schools and the workplace. - TradeArabia News Service