Rudy Pieck

Executive summary

Rudy is Managing Partner of BDO’s Adelaide office, and a Business Services Partner. He is responsible for guiding BDO’s growth in the Adelaide market.

Rudy has over 35 years’ public practice experience, and is committed to adding value to his clients’ businesses through both business advisory and accountancy services tailored to their unique needs.

He has a particular interest in the caravan and holiday park, wine, and hospitality industries.

Expertise

• Management support, commercial advisory, and strategic planning
• Owner-managed and family business, particularly caravan and holiday park and wine businesses
• Adviser to the ATO on applying tax laws to the Australian tourist park industry
• Tax planning, due diligence reviews, contract finance, and accounting services
• Systems and process development

Experience

Managing Partner, Adelaide, July 2016 to current

• As Managing Partner, Rudy works with his team of over 200 to deliver clients quality and value. He is responsible for developing and executing the firm's local strategy, and delivering stakeholder outcomes. He is also a member of BDO in Australia’s Executive Leadership Team
• Rudy has overseen extensive growth in the Adelaide team’s scale and capability in his time as Managing Partner.

Partner, Business Services, January 2000 to current

• Rudy leads BDO’s team of caravan and holiday park sector experts, fostering strong client relationships, and has developed a strong reputation for providing services to the sector
• Involved in developing software programs to support businesses in specialised industry sectors, including:
  • The Accommodation Pricing Tool (APT®) and Parki for tourist parks
  • Adaptation of a Virtual Winery System for wine businesses in Australia and New Zealand
  • Complementary industry surveys on behalf of industry bodies and organisations have been created and implemented, both regionally and nationally.

Qualifications and affiliations

• Registered Tax Agent
• Master of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Economics
• Chartered Accountant and Fellow, CA ANZ