Accounting major BDO has appointed four new partners in Australia, adding Patrick Burke, Patrice Farmer, Adam Quigley and Stefanie Bradley. 

The company specialises in deal advisory, tax, and technology-driven business transformations. 

Burke joins as a deal advisory partner in Melbourne, bringing more than 18 years of experience.  

He has led transformations, digital programs, and initiatives that create value across various sectors. 

In Melbourne, Bradley has been appointed as part of the advisory team, contributing more than 20 years of experience. 

Her areas of expertise include organisational transformation, change management, and large technology implementation projects.  

BDO Victoria Office managing partner David Garvey said: “Patrick and Stefanie’s extensive experience in strategic advisory and transformation will further enhance our capabilities in the Melbourne office. 

“Their leadership will be pivotal in delivering tailored, high-impact solutions for our clients, particularly in the public sector and large corporates.” 

Farmer has been named as a corporate & international tax partner in the Sydney office.  

She specialises in Australian corporate tax, M&A advisory, and compliance services, with a focus on the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. 

Joining Farmer in Sydney is Quigley, a consulting partner specialising in technology-enabled change management.  

He brings over more than 17 years of experience on large-scale ERP transformations in sectors such as energy, resources, and higher education.  

His will concentrate on aiding organisations to achieve value from new technology through effective change management, with a focus on platforms such as SAP, Oracle, and Workday. 

BDO NSW Office managing partner Grant Saxon said: “Both Patrice and Adam bring strong skills and networks to BDO and complement our growing team. By bolstering BDO’s existing capability in both tax and change management, we can appeal to an even wider set of clients; which will be crucial to furthering our growth and service offerings. 

“Patrice and Adam’s leadership and experience will help us continue to provide a deep service offering to our clients across several key sectors.” 

In March 2025, BDO appointed Jono Szoke as the new director for its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) due diligence practice.  

With more than two decades of experience in the ESG sector, Szoke will lead the team within BDO’s deal advisory stream, further enhancing the firm’s capabilities.