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Malcolm Ward

Wildcard · DISC type csi
International Development Specialist at Prager Metis CPAs
📍 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Malcolm Ward is the CEO of AGN International, a global association of accounting and advisory firms. A Deloitte-trained Chartered Accountant, his career includes leadership roles at Grant Thornton, such as Asia Pacific Practice Leader and London Managing Partner. People describe him as a visionary leader with high emotional intelligence who leads with integrity and heart.

Outside of his executive duties, Malcolm maintains a keen interest in the broader professional services landscape, following developments at major firms and publications like Harvard Business Review. He has a professional focus on global market dynamics and strategic development, dedicating his career to improving business services and fostering growth in international environments.

He has an extensive track record in emerging markets, notably leading Grant Thorntons strategic development across 17 countries in the Asia-Pacific region while based in Hong Kong.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
International Development Specialist
Job Level
Junior
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Malcolm shows up

Curious But Skeptical
ROI Driven
Friendly But Slow

They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell

Priorities

Topics Malcolm cares about

Global Accounting
As CEO of AGN International, a worldwide association of accounting and advisory businesses, he has a focus on global service and standards.
Emerging Markets
Has an extensive track record in emerging markets, including serving as Asia Pacific Practice Leader for Grant Thornton, overseeing strategy from Pakistan to New Zealand.
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Career

Work history

10-2019
International Development Specialist
Prager Metis CPAs
1-2015
Board Advisor
Gani Sigiro & Handayani
2014
Chief Executive Officer
AGN International
2009 - 2014
Asia Pacific Practice Leader
Grant Thornton International
1992 - 2008
London Managing Partner - National Leadership Board
Grant Thornton UK LLP
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Education
FCA
ICAEW
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London South Bank University
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Haileybury
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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