Mr Bellingham, who is also a former member of the PwC Global Board, was confirmed as president at the ICAS AGM on Friday 28 April 2023. He takes over from Indy Singh Hothi CA, co-founder of Future Arc, and will serve a year in office.

Mr Bellingham, ICAS’ first international president, plans to focus his presidency on driving sustainability reporting and assurance agenda, audit reform and championing wider access to the accountancy profession from outside the traditional routes to entry.

He retired from his role as a partner at PwC in 2021. As a member of PwC’s Global Board for eight years, Mr Bellingham contributed to the governance and oversight of a network covering more than 150 countries. He chaired the Clients & Markets Committee for four years and retains a position on the PwC India Advisory Board.

Supporting Mr Bellingham in his role as president are Alison Cornwell CA, who has been appointed deputy president of ICAS, and Karen Scholes CA, who has been appointed vice president of ICAS.

Mr Bellingham said: “I am delighted to build upon my years as an ICAS Office Bearer by taking up the role of ICAS President.

“How we hold businesses to account for their impact on the environment, its employees, and society is under the spotlight like never before. And at a time where sustainability reporting standards are soon to be implemented at a global scale, I feel passionately that Chartered Accountants are the right people to help the business community navigate and answer these demands.

“I want to focus my presidency on ensuring the profession has the skills and access to future and wider talent to become the innovators and leaders of sustainable business.”

Bruce Cartwright CA, ICAS chief executive, said: “I have had the pleasure of working with Clive over many years. He brings a wealth of experience to his role and is a strong advocate for diversity, social mobility and trust in the profession. This is invaluable in his role as our new ICAS President for 2023/24.

“I would also like to congratulate Alison Cornwell CA and Karen Scholes CA who have been appointed as our new Deputy President and Vice President.

“Our ICAS Office Bearers, Clive, Alison and Karen, will play a key role with the Executive team in implementing our new strategy and building an exciting future for ICAS.”

Mr Bellingham joined PwC in Glasgow in 1984 after qualifying as a CA with Bird Simpson & Co in Dundee. He has worked for PwC in Scotland, Saudi Arabia and Switzerland, where he has been resident since 1987.