Andrew is a highly experienced IT professional with a proven track record in delivering effective and innovative IT and business solutions. He has a passion for business improvement through IT, which led to Andy founding FD Intelligence in 2019. He has led the FDI team since then, turning it into one of the leading UK providers in AI & Intelligent Automation, pushing the boundaries of what automation can do and the benefits it can bring to any business.

Prior to founding FD Intelligence, Andrew oversaw a major overhaul in the utilisation of technology throughout sister company French Duncan, which is now at the forefront of technology use in its sector. He previously spent 19 years as IT Director of Kingston Smith in London, one of the UK’s largest independent accountancy firms and a UK Top 20 firm overall. Here he again oversaw a significant digital transformation programme which resulted in a substantial ROI.

He is extremely commercial in his outlook and has a particular talent for ensuring the delivery of complex projects on time and within budget.

Following an eclectic career with roles that included qualifying with a Big Four firm, being a corporate manager with a major UK bank and running a credit card sales company, Graeme joined French Duncan in 2005 to establish French Duncan Corporate Advisory (“FDCA”), the corporate finance and advisory department of French Duncan. Following this in 2011 he also assumed the role of Managing Partner.

As one of the most recognised corporate financiers in Scotland, Graeme built FDCA into one of the market-leading corporate finance and advisory practices in Scotland. FDCA has twice been a winner at the Scottish Accountancy Awards.

As well as corporate finance expertise, Graeme has extensive commercial and management experience, having been responsible for two business turnarounds prior to joining French Duncan. Since becoming Managing Partner of French Duncan, the business has nearly doubled in size and has greatly expanded the services available to its clients.

Gareth studied a MPhys degree from the University of Exeter and subsequently obtained a PhD in Acoustic Metamaterials. During this time, Gareth garnered excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to search for solutions that weren’t immediately apparent – learning under his own initiative when field knowledge wasn’t readily available. This opportunity also provided Gareth with some very strong technical experience using a wide variety of programming languages and environments.

Creating large amounts of research data led to the ability to present complicated information to a wide range of audiences, and how the private sector could benefit from Gareth’s experience. He was quickly hired by Morpheus Group as an RPA consultant and was promoted to senior developer within 3 months.

Subsequently Gareth worked for BAE as a consultant – an opportunity that brought him to Glasgow. He comes to FD Intelligence as Development Manager with a deep knowledge and understanding of UiPath. As a Certified Trainer in UiPath, Gareth brings with him a strong technical background and a host of experience with solving AI, RPA and general computing problems.

Dave is an experienced C-Level executive with exacting standards of client service and product delivery, with specialist knowledge of the UK professional accountancy sector. He has over 20 years’ experience delivering solutions to this market through sales, product management and development, training and consultancy.

‘What I love about the AI and Automation projects we conduct at FD Intelligence is we really do “take the robot out of the human”. All those repetitive and soul-destroying tasks can be given to our intelligent agents to complete whilst the accountancy professionals develop their skills and focus on challenges that are both more demanding and rewarding (for them and their clients).

Watching the faces of prospective customers when they see the solutions for the 1st time is so refreshing and then witnessing the solution go live within their business a few weeks later is a revolutionising gamechanger!’

Outside of work, David is a season ticket holder at AFC Wimbledon and occasional golfer (hacker!).

Finlay studied Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde before completing an MSc in Data Analytics, where he graduated with Distinction and was recognised for achieving the highest dissertation mark. His engineering background gave Finlay a rigorous, systematic approach to problem-solving, while his postgraduate studies in big data, optimisation and decision modelling built a strong foundation in turning complex data into clear, actionable insight.

During his studies, Finlay completed an industrial placement with Experian, researching how language models could detect problematic behaviours, such as gambling, in transaction statements to support loan evaluation.

Finlay joined FD Intelligence as a Data Scientist and now leads the company’s AI function as Head of AI. He was part of the team that built PETAR™, the UK’s first personal tax automation robot. He also led the team that built TIA™, FDI’s tax technical research assistant, architecting its RAG-based retrieval for high precision, as well as TAP, an agentic Tax Advisory Planner that reasons across hundreds of client documents to surface tax planning opportunities and turn compliance data into advisory revenue.

Glenn studied Law at the University of Glasgow before moving into technology. He went on to work within the Microsoft and UiPath partner networks, taking on complex projects and broadening his knowledge across a range of platforms. Today, he is Head of Operations at FD Intelligence, where he oversees client and product delivery as well as the PMO. Having joined as the company’s fourth employee, he has played a leading role in growing it to a team of 30.

An experienced solutions architect with deep expertise in UiPath and the Microsoft Power Platform, Glenn has designed and delivered automation across the accountancy, legal, energy and hospitality sectors. He has managed the development and deployment of FD Intelligence’s agentic AI product suite for tax teams, now used by half of the UK’s top 50 accountancy firms. His focus is always on the end user, making sure every solution offers a seamless experience.

Brigid is a commercial leader who builds revenue engines in regulated, governance-led markets. She has worked at director and MD level across enterprise SaaS, GRC, financial services compliance and governance platforms. She has repeatedly joined businesses at an early or transitional stage and put the commercial foundations in place: GTM strategy, sales teams, forecasting discipline and partnership models. She has then scaled revenue in markets where trust and credibility matter as much as pipeline. She has deep experience working with Tier 1 institutions, and pairs it with the operational rigour to build sales infrastructure that lasts.

‘What drew me to FD Intelligence is that our solutions give accountancy firms something they rarely have enough of – time to think. Our AI takes on the analysis that would otherwise take days. With tools like TAP, it surfaces advisory opportunities that were sitting in the client base all along. That leaves professionals free to have better conversations with their clients and add real value.

In a sector built on trust, the best part of my role is helping firms see how quickly that can become real, and then watching it make a difference in their business.’

Outside of work, Brigid is a proud mother, sister, godmother and aunt, and loves painting and making beautiful things

‘As Customer Success Director, my focus is on creating lasting partnerships that drive measurable customer outcomes. By understanding each customer’s strategic objectives and operational challenges, I work to ensure they realise the full value of their investment in FDI.

I believe the strongest customer relationships are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to success. Through regular engagement, proactive support, and a deep understanding of our customers’ evolving needs, I help create an environment where customers feel valued, supported, and confident in their partnership with us.

Working closely with my colleagues across FDI, I ensure customers benefit from the full breadth of our expertise, technology, and industry knowledge. My goal is simple: to help every customer achieve greater efficiency, reduce risk, and unlock opportunities for continued growth and success.’