Leadership and Governance

LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

Leadership

Drew Dorweiler,卓维 FRICS FCBV MBA CPA ABV ASA CVA CBA BVIUK CFE

Leader of Standards and Ethics Oversight Board (SEOB)

Drew brings with him 40 years of professional experience in the field of business valuation. He has valued several thousand companies globally across diverse mandates, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, fairness opinions, financial reporting, and litigation support. His breadth of experience extends to advising corporate transactions and start-ups across North America and beyond.

Drew’s accomplishments include serving as an expert witness in 38 cases before notable courts and arbitration panels, including the Parliament of Canada, Quebec Superior Court, U.S. District Court, and the Tax Court of Canada. He is widely recognised as one of North America's pre-eminent valuators of professional sports franchises and properties, having worked with NHL, MLB, NBA, CFL, English Premier League, European sports teams, arenas, broadcasting and naming rights, and related intangible assets.

In addition to his valuation practice, Drew is a highly sought-after speaker, having spoken at numerous conferences worldwide and authored articles in leading professional publications on business valuation, litigation support, and fraud-related topics over the past 33 years. He is also a frequent guest in international television, radio, and print media, providing insights on valuation, finance, and sports business matters.

Drew’s commitment to advancing the valuation profession is unparalleled. He has served in significant leadership roles, including:
Board of Trustees of The Appraisal Foundation (2013-2015, 2016-2018 terms).
Board of Directors of The CBV Institute (2006-2009, Fellow in 2018).
Chair of the Membership and Standards Recognition Board of the International Valuation Standards Council (appointed in 2021, Chair in 2022).
Member of the Crypto-asset Working Group of the Canadian Accounting Standards Board (2023).

His professional recognitions include being named a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 2013.

Drew’s academic achievements are equally impressive, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Dartmouth College and a dual MBA in Corporate Finance and Accounting from the Lubin Graduate School of Business, Pace University.

Strategic Advisory Boards

BVIUK's Strategic Advisory Boards are non-executive groups that support the executive leadership in developing policies and shaping the organisation's direction. The SA Boards consist of top global leaders from the business valuation profession and play a crucial role in formulating policies and standards that guide our organisation's practices. Together, the Boards help to shape the Institute's agenda, advise on the quality and progress of its activities, and assure that BVIUK remains true to its mission.

Education Board (EB)

The primary objective of BVIUK's Education Board is to ensure that BVIUK remains at the forefront of thought leadership in business valuation. The EB plays a proactive role in shaping the organisation’s educational agenda, working collaboratively with BVIUK’s Executive Management (EM), its Members, and a diverse range of stakeholders within the valuation community.

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Standards and Ethics Oversight Board (SEOB)

The SEOB’s key responsibilities include developing and implementing robust policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with BVIUK’s ethical and professional standards. It also focuses on promoting awareness and understanding of these standards among members, ensuring they are well-informed and equipped to uphold the principles of the organisation.

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Future Directions in Business Valuation Board (FDiBVB)

Serving as a hub for forward-thinking ideas, the FDiBV Board aims to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapidly evolving landscape of business valuation. Its primary focus is to deliver expert insights and develop guidelines on emerging issues, ensuring BVIUK Members and the global valuation community are equipped to navigate these complex and dynamic areas.

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Governance