Martin Darroch
Chief Executive at Harper Macleod LLP- Claim this Profile
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Chris Horne
Martin has consistently demonstrated to me that he is a forward thinking, pragmatic and highly effective CEO. The legal profession is a very heavily regulated sector and despite this Martin always seems to manage to position Harper Macleod at the centre of innovation in the sector. The ability to look at well worn issues from a different perspective means Harper Macleod has a fantastic reputation in the market place as does Martin. I have also had exposure to Martin in his role at ICAS and once again I am impressed with the drive and enthusiasm he brings to this. I would have no hesitation recommending Martin to clients, colleagues and targets.
Ola Lopatowska
Martin was invited to a recent event as a Guest Speaker for Leadership. He provided our delegates with an insightful and honest account of his role at Harper Macleod to date - the challenges he faced within the company and his ongoing strategy for employee engagement. His presentation was interactive and extremely interesting and we received excellent feedback from attendees.
Chris Horne
Martin has consistently demonstrated to me that he is a forward thinking, pragmatic and highly effective CEO. The legal profession is a very heavily regulated sector and despite this Martin always seems to manage to position Harper Macleod at the centre of innovation in the sector. The ability to look at well worn issues from a different perspective means Harper Macleod has a fantastic reputation in the market place as does Martin. I have also had exposure to Martin in his role at ICAS and once again I am impressed with the drive and enthusiasm he brings to this. I would have no hesitation recommending Martin to clients, colleagues and targets.
Ola Lopatowska
Martin was invited to a recent event as a Guest Speaker for Leadership. He provided our delegates with an insightful and honest account of his role at Harper Macleod to date - the challenges he faced within the company and his ongoing strategy for employee engagement. His presentation was interactive and extremely interesting and we received excellent feedback from attendees.
Chris Horne
Martin has consistently demonstrated to me that he is a forward thinking, pragmatic and highly effective CEO. The legal profession is a very heavily regulated sector and despite this Martin always seems to manage to position Harper Macleod at the centre of innovation in the sector. The ability to look at well worn issues from a different perspective means Harper Macleod has a fantastic reputation in the market place as does Martin. I have also had exposure to Martin in his role at ICAS and once again I am impressed with the drive and enthusiasm he brings to this. I would have no hesitation recommending Martin to clients, colleagues and targets.
Ola Lopatowska
Martin was invited to a recent event as a Guest Speaker for Leadership. He provided our delegates with an insightful and honest account of his role at Harper Macleod to date - the challenges he faced within the company and his ongoing strategy for employee engagement. His presentation was interactive and extremely interesting and we received excellent feedback from attendees.
Chris Horne
Martin has consistently demonstrated to me that he is a forward thinking, pragmatic and highly effective CEO. The legal profession is a very heavily regulated sector and despite this Martin always seems to manage to position Harper Macleod at the centre of innovation in the sector. The ability to look at well worn issues from a different perspective means Harper Macleod has a fantastic reputation in the market place as does Martin. I have also had exposure to Martin in his role at ICAS and once again I am impressed with the drive and enthusiasm he brings to this. I would have no hesitation recommending Martin to clients, colleagues and targets.
Ola Lopatowska
Martin was invited to a recent event as a Guest Speaker for Leadership. He provided our delegates with an insightful and honest account of his role at Harper Macleod to date - the challenges he faced within the company and his ongoing strategy for employee engagement. His presentation was interactive and extremely interesting and we received excellent feedback from attendees.
Experience
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Harper Macleod LLP
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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200 - 300 Employee
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Chief Executive
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Apr 2006 - Present
As Chief Executive of Harper Macleod I am responsible for the creation and implementation of Harper Macleod’s ongoing strategic policy and ensuring all departments are aligned to deliver the goals of this policy. My role involves overseeing the administration and development of all the firms’ executive functions such as Finance, HR and IT.In addition to internal operations I have significant Client Relationship Management roles with many of the key clients of the firm.
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Finance Director
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Jul 2002 - Mar 2006
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Entrepreneurial Spark
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisory Board Member
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Jan 2017 - Feb 2018
The role is to challenge the Entrepreneurial Spark management team on their thought and business processes, which will support them on their adventure towards their vision "to inspire and enable positive social change through the action of entrepreneuring". The role is to challenge the Entrepreneurial Spark management team on their thought and business processes, which will support them on their adventure towards their vision "to inspire and enable positive social change through the action of entrepreneuring".
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Oversight Board
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Nov 2014 - Dec 2017
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Chairman of The Regulation Board
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Nov 2014 - Dec 2017
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ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs
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United Kingdom
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Accounting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Member of Council
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Apr 2006 - Dec 2017
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Chairman of the TPE Board
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Nov 2008 - Dec 2011
This position relates to an oversight and governance role in relation to the final qualifying exam required for the status of CA.
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Chair
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Feb 2010 - Dec 2011
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Deloitte
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Corporate Finance Executive
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Sep 1998 - Mar 2000
Involved in all aspects of corporate finance with a specialism in due dilligence. My role with Deloitte started in September 1998 with a Scottish boutique RMD which was acquired by Deloitte in August 1999. Involved in all aspects of corporate finance with a specialism in due dilligence. My role with Deloitte started in September 1998 with a Scottish boutique RMD which was acquired by Deloitte in August 1999.
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Corporate Finance Executive
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1998 - 1999
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BDO UK LLP
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United Kingdom
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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CA Trainee
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Sep 1995 - Sep 1998
I carried out my Chartered Accountant (ICAS) training based in the Glasgow office of BDO, qualifying in August 1998. I carried out my Chartered Accountant (ICAS) training based in the Glasgow office of BDO, qualifying in August 1998.
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Education
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1995 - 1998
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
CA, Accountancy -
1992 - 1995
University of Strathclyde
BA, Accountancy and Industrial Relations
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