PwC New Zealand's new partners with Andrew Holmes and Karen Shires.

Meet our new partners, July 2025

We are pleased to welcome eight new leaders to the PwC New Zealand partnership. These appointments reflect the investment we are making in our future as we continue to help our clients reach the leading edge of their industries. Each individual brings with them proven expertise, deep relationships, and a collaborative approach to ensure clients thrive in today’s business environment. Andrew Homes | CEO and Senior Partner, PwC New Zealand

Take a look at how our new partners make a positive impact for their clients.

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Aina Lorilla | Assurance

Aina is committed to audit quality, consistently adding value by providing assurance that supports decision-making for stakeholders and investors. Aina's passion for understanding her clients' businesses and guiding them through challenges is truly inspiring.

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Denis Helm | Assurance

With deep expertise in financial valuation and risk, Denis leverages his global relationships to offer solutions for a wide range of financial instrument valuations. He is passionate about utilising the latest technology to deliver innovative and scalable solutions that create value.
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Emma Thompson | Tax & Legal Services

Emma has exceptional relationships with ambitious founders and private businesses across multiple sectors, helping them to grow and achieve their goals. Her co-leadership of our ‘Women in Business: Founders Series’ exemplifies her dedication to supporting women-led businesses.
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Gladys Yeo | Assurance

Specialising in the insurance, banking, and asset management sectors, Gladys is dedicated to delivering audits that are both insightful and impactful. Her focus on leveraging technology and innovation ensures that her work continues to make a significant difference.

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Josh Lindsay | Advisory

Josh is deeply committed to supporting our clients in the Ōtautahi (Christchurch) and wider Te Waipounamu (South Island) market. With over 15 years’ experience in the insurance, construction and public sectors, his exceptional experience in delivering transformational projects will further strengthen our ability to support our clients' consulting needs.
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Melissa Brownrigg | Tax & Legal Services

With over 20 years of experience across multiple industries, Melissa excels at managing her clients' financial needs - whether they're saving lives, crafting exceptional wines, or creating innovative solutions. She is known for connecting people and bringing the best of PwC to meet her clients' goals.
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Peter Sharp | Assurance

Peter's passion for delivering value beyond financial statement audits sets him apart. Providing insightful audits by understanding his clients' strategic direction, he leverages his extensive experience to offer valuable market and sector insights and practical best practice solutions.
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Tom Lawson | Advisory

Tom is passionate about making sense of macroeconomic trends, digesting the “big picture” and contextualising what it means for strategic risk management and treasury decisions. His role allows him to create long-term relationships and value with a wide range of clients while working across all aspects of treasury.
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Read more about our new partners and the firm's outlook for the future in our news release.

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