Andrew Watson

Andrew Watson is a technically strong Chartered Accountant with over 18 years of post-qualified experience. Currently serving as Vice President and Head of Compensation Accounting for EMEA and APAC at BlackRock, they previously held positions such as Statutory Reporting Manager at the Royal Bank of Scotland and Trainee CA at Johnston Smillie Ltd. Recognized for academic excellence with the Robert McArthur Prize, Andrew has demonstrated expertise in statutory reporting, management accounting, and financial statement preparation, while also leading significant projects such as the implementation of IBM FSR financial reporting software. Their proactive approach and strong system skills have consistently contributed to team success in a global financial environment.