As Head of Technology Research within ACCA’s Policy and Insights team, Alistair Brisbourne leads on research and policy that supports ACCA’s global technology and skills agenda. He is currently exploring opportunities for and the implications of AI adoption – and what this means for the future of finance. He is secretariat for ACCA’s Global Forum for Technology, a member of ACCA’s AI Steering Group, and sits on several advisory committees related to technology adoption.

Alistair joined ACCA from BDO LLP where he managed the Research and Commercial Insights team. He holds an MSc from University College Dublin and a Doctorate from Royal Holloway, University of London. Alistair worked as a Lecturer at the University of London prior to moving into professional services.