Murray Watt

Murray is a strategic professional with 12+ years experience developing and executing strategy at enterprise scale. As a Chartered Accountant and Oxford SaĂŻd Strategy alumnus, he focuses on translating vision into tangible results by bridging strategic thinking with operational execution. He has extensive experience engaging stakeholders from C-suite to operational managers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate complex growth, transformation, and operational challenges.

His background includes contributing to strategies that supported private equity transactions, implementing value creation initiatives, leading new market expansions, and facilitating organizational change across diverse business functions. Murray has developed a global perspective through experience across Europe, the US, Asia, and Africa, building relationships at senior levels and adapting to dynamic, multi-cultural environments.

Murray is excited to join the team at an exciting time of MHA’s 150+ year history. With a clear strategy and ambitious vision for the future, he’s looking forward to partnering with Rakesh Shaunak, Steve Moore and the talented leadership team to drive focused execution across the firm's most critical transformation, growth, and operational priorities.

What makes this opportunity particularly special for Murray is being able to continue his journey within the Baker Tilly International network - a community that has consistently enabled meaningful and rewarding career experiences. 

When he's not working, you'll usually find Murray outside – trail running with his wife Jen, or surfing with his childhood mates back home in Durban, South Africa. He's also passionate about cooking and loves nothing more than gathering friends around the table for (self-proclaimed!) good food and conversation.