Fergus joined CDS as a digital consultant in 2007 – following five years at PwC in audits, mergers and acquisitions
He was appointed as the firm’s managing director in 2011, and after achieving year-on-year growth across all areas of the business, went on to take responsibility for Group-wide activities as Bailie Group CEO in 2017.
Fergus has a strong commercial background, which began with a law degree at Durham University, followed by a chartered accountancy qualification during his time with PwC, as well as a qualification in business management and strategy from Columbia University.
As well as his robust business acumen, Fergus also has a passion for entrepreneurial activities – seeing him take up the role of business mentor for The Prince’s Trust, helping empower young people to start their own company.