The future of work is changing. So are we.

Introducing our new partners

Innovation, technology, digital and customer experience - these specialisations weren't often associated with professional services 10 years ago. Not even five years ago. Now, with our latest partner announcement, these expertise are being placed at the core of what we do.

So why are we focusing on these new areas of specialisation among our new partners? It's simple: New Zealand business is changing and we have to stay ahead of that change if we want to keep helping New Zealand businesses to grow.

Technology is the word on everyone's lips, and its impact on businesses is undeniable. Our CEO survey found technological advancements are the greatest threat to businesses today. This trend isn't going away and it underpins so many of the megatrends that our clients are facing, from urbanisation to changing customer needs. That's why we're thrilled to promote individuals with specialist expertise in these areas.

As a country we are known for our kiwi ingenuity. But kiwi ingenuity isn't just found in the garden shed; it lives in our boardrooms, in the expanding offices of our emerging business owners and in the heads of our brightest innovators. Our new partners reflect that all businesses need to become more innovative.

Of the PwC partners promoted on 1 July 2016, 36 per cent are female. While we're determined to see this number grow, we’re also proud that our partnership reflects the changing face of New Zealand business and is built on a truly diverse skill base.

 

From left to right (Standing) Tiniya du Plessis Assurance - Primary Sector, Nathan Jones Private Business, Anand Reddy Emerging Business, Anthony Steele Risk - IT and Processes, Amy Ellis Corporate Finance, Andy Symons Innovation and Financial Services Sector Leader, Erin Venter Transfer Pricing, Robert Cameron Real Estate Advisory. (Seated) Kate Dekker Restructuring, Gareth Parry Digital and Customer Experience, Nic Kennedy Chief Innovation and Ventures Officer, Richard Chung Real Estate Advisory, Leigh Tomei Corporate Tax. (Floor) James Rees-Thomas Risk - Health and Education, Helen Ward Technology Consulting, Alex Guilleux Business Performance, Stephen Drain Forensics.

This diverse thinking gives us the ability to deliver the very best (and sometimes radical) solutions. Whether it's digital transformation or cybersecurity, we're here to help solve the biggest challenges that businesses face.

The significant number of new partners reflects the growth of our business. What's most exciting is the opportunity this gives us to continue investing in our services - to support you now, and into the future.

Our new partners, just like the rest of our business, are a combination of innovators, entrepreneurs, market specialists and technical experts from a variety of backgrounds. We're here to help you prepare for what’s next, and stay ahead of our constantly changing market. How? Let’s take a closer look into some of our specialisations:

Real estate

Pressures on the New Zealand property market have created a dynamic environment where it's harder than ever before to secure the best deal. The market now presents a wider range of risk and return opportunities, and competition for prime assets will further intensify.

PwC real estate will help you to get the result you want, whether that's by developing strategies, supporting your negotiations, managing risk or arranging agreements.

By working with our team of real estate consultants, you'll understand the opportunities and challenges ahead of you, before analysing the range of options and picking the right strategy to secure the best outcome.

Forensics and cyber crime

Forty per cent of organisations in New Zealand have experienced economic crime in the past two years according to our 2016 Global Economic Crime Survey. You need to ensure you're ready for the growing and increasingly complex threats from cybercrime. But at the same time, you also cannot afford to take your eye off the traditional frauds and thefts.

Our forensics and cyber specialists will help you to understand how to balance your defences and strategically maintain a plan for growth. This is often the difference between capitalising on opportunities or falling victim to others.

Digital and customer experience

As organisations in New Zealand continue to invest heavily in digital technology, leadership teams are under pressure to translate this considerable investment into real returns. Increasingly, success comes from having a business strategy for the digital age rather than an isolated digital strategy.

The results of our Digital IQ Survey show a renewed focus by New Zealand businesses on digital strategy and investment is starting to pay dividends. So don’t be left behind.

Our digital specialists help businesses to embrace and drive digital thinking, so you can keep pace with organisations around the world - and customer expectations here at home. One way we do this is through our Experience Centres, which play a key role in driving digital transformation and market focused solutions.

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Mark Averill

Mark Averill

CEO and Senior Partner, PwC New Zealand

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