Sophie Michael

Sophie Michael

Partner, National Head of Retail

Leisure and Hospitality | Retail and Consumer Brands

Executive summary

I'm the National Head of Retail with over 25 years of experience as an Audit Partner. I lead the strategy and development of the firm's retail and wholesale industry sector.

I have a genuine passion for the sector with a drive to truly understand the key drivers and challenges that are critical to delivering a focused and quality audit. I regularly present at workshops, webinars and provide monthly press commentary on trends and consumer sentiment.

I'm responsible for the firm's retail publications including the weekly and monthly BDO High Street Sales Tracker, which tracks like-for-like sales, and the delivery of our quarterly webinars and annual trading update.

Ask me about retail audit, High Street Sales Tracker, consumer sentiment, wholesale assurance, retail sector trends and industry benchmarking.