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EY & PWC make history in choosing their CEOs from diverse backgrounds EY picked Janet Truncale, 53, head of its Americas financial-services as its new global chair & chief executive. Truncale, is a CPA who rose from being an intern to first woman CEO of a big four. Mohamed Kande, 56, an electrical engineer-turned-consultant, a naturalized American who grew up on Ivory Coast Africa, wud be the first Black leader to become global CEO of PwC. "Both Kande and Truncale are set to start their new jobs on the same day, July 1, an unusual footnote that marks two major leadership changes among the Big Four. PwC and EY’s fiscal years are aligned, unlike the other firms. The appointments represent progress in leadership diversity, following decades of the Big Four primarily having been overseen by white males." https://lnkd.in/eppmdAKv

EY & PWC make history in choosing their CEOs from diverse backgrounds. EY picked Janet Truncale, 53, head of its Americas financial-services as its new global chair & chief executive. Truncale is a CPA who rose from being an intern to first woman CEO of a big four. Mohamed Kande, 56, an electrical engineer-turned-consultant, a naturalized American who grew up on Ivory Coast Africa, wud be the first Black leader to become global CEO of PwC. "Both Kande and Truncale are set to start their new jobs on the same day, July 1, an unusual footnote that marks two major leadership changes among the Big Four. PwC and EY’s fiscal years are aligned, unlike the other firms. The appointments represent progress in leadership diversity, following decades of the Big Four primarily having been overseen by white males."

I am thrilled to announce that I take a new role as Capability Leader Culture, Leadership & Change for our PwC network. Why am I so enthusiastic? Well, because these three disciplines are vital. Indeed, what can kill a company? Balance sheet issues? Yes. Cash flow problems? For sure. Loss of license to operate? Undoubtedly. But what about “Corporate Culture” gone wrong or inadequate “Leadership”?   There is a long list of companies who experienced a brutal downfall because they had a toxic culture, because they were complacent or because there was an irreconcilable disconnect between leadership and employees.   The truth is that Culture, Leadership and Change are not “soft” or “theoretical” matters. They are not “fluffy”HR stuff where you cut budget. These dimensions lie at the core your organization competitiveness. They are the intangible asset shaping your performance, your lasting success...and potential survival. As a consequence they are under the direct responsability of the CEO and the C-Suite.   This is exactly why I am excited to take this role and support our PwC and Strategy& fantastic professionals around the globe. We are here to assist our clients with our capabilities, insights and tools, equip you for success...and protect you from possible failure. Thank you Peter Brown MBE, Patrice Morot, Christophe Desgranges, Emmanuel Benoist, Xavier Crepon, Edouard Bitton, Jimmy Zou, Pauline Adam-Kalfon, Bas van de Pas, Vincent Le Bellac, Alexandre Pailloncy for your trust and support. Glad to be part of such a terrific community Matthieu Aubusson de Cavarlay, Raphaëlle Sourdille; Bouchra Roby, Frédéric PETITBON, Riccardo Donelli, Anja Sbanski, Bernard Borrely, Meriadec JONVILLE, Julia Lamm, Justine Brown, Serafine Vandebuerie, Will Barkway, Ali Wakefield, Till Lohmann, Dieter Kern, Carolyn McMahon, Jean Malissard, Joachim Dondenne, Marc CHERET, Reid Carpenter, Alice Zhou to name a few. As illustration I use here "Rain, Steam and Speed" painting from Joseph Turner as a metaphor of what organizations are confronted with.

Just a week to go until I chair a consulting panel session at the Scottish MBAs conference at Strathclyde Business School. Don Leslie ¦ Management Consultancy Careers Strategist is handing over the reins to me this year. We have senior execs from PwC, EY, Cognizant, AAB Consulting and Alix Partners. What question would you like me to ask on your behalf? Post in the comments. #mba #consulting #careeradvice #conference

While Adam focuses on public company board candidates in this article, there is sound advice here for start up founders who are assembling candidates for their first board.

PwC has named Marco Amitrano ACA MCMI ChMC as its next senior partner for the UK and Middle East. Read more on eprivateclient

Shake-Up at the Top: PwC's Leadership Upheaval The big four giants are facing some seismic shifts! PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has recently been rocked by a major leadership reshuffle, with three senior partners, including the high-profile Neil Dhar, ousted due to breaches in election rules. 💥 This dramatic move has sent shockwaves through the firm, disrupting the succession race for the coveted US senior partner role. The sudden departures of Dhar and his allies, John Garvey and Julien Courbe, have left a power vacuum that the remaining candidates are scrambling to fill. 🏆 But PwC isn't taking this lightly. Their swift action underscores their commitment to governance and the importance of trust, a core value highlighted in their 2023 Trust Survey. After all, in today's business landscape, trust is the ultimate currency. 💰 The leadership challenges at PwC reflect broader issues in the corporate world, where effective governance and the ability to navigate the paradoxes of leadership are crucial. 🌍 Leaders must strike a delicate balance between being tech-savvy and humanistic, global-minded and locally committed, traditional and innovative. As PwC navigates this transition, the firm's focus on building trust, maintaining organizational stability, and cultivating a culture of integrity will be paramount. 🚀 Because at the end of the day, a strong leadership team that walks the talk can make or break transformation efforts. Buckle up, folks! The race for the top spot at PwC is heating up, and the reverberations will be felt across the industry. 🔥 #PwC #Leadership #CorporateGovernance #Trust #Transformation #BigFour #Audit #Consulting #Tax #linkedincommunity #viral #finance #usbank #corporategovernance #fyp

Thanks to Maria Castañón Moats and Tim Ryan for hosting PwC's recent Corporate Directors Exchange. I thoroughly enjoyed the panel discussion I had with Thanikai Sokka of Google and my colleague Barbara Berlin about the opportunities and risks of #GenAI and #AI from a #boardgovernance perspective. In short, the road ahead is all about the 'How' of AI - e.g., "How do I successfully operationalize the technology and upskill my employees?", "How do I assess where I am with my #datagovernance?", and "How do I know my AI is compliant with laws and regulations such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964?" The good news is that there is a viable path forward for everyone, depending on their role, sector, regs., etc. - and PwC is leading the way. For more insight on this, click here: https://lnkd.in/eU5FNg2P #aigovernance #responsibleai #trustedai #thenewequation #pwcproud

New title, new adventures! I'm overjoyed to share the news of my promotion to Senior Associate at PwC, unlocking new levels of growth and exciting adventures. Gratitude fills my heart for the invaluable support from PwC, shaping me into the professional I am today. Ready to conquer new challenges and create a lasting impact. Here's to the exciting journey ahead! #PwCProud #PwCAccelerationCentersinIndia #PwCPromotionDay

My Governance Insights Center colleagues and I just wrapped up another outstanding Corporate Directors Exchange with over 200 participants engaging in provoking dialogue. I was especially excited to moderate a panel discussion on the emerging risk landscape with two prominent board members. One of the topics we discussed was fortifying the integration of strategy and risk governance, one of the Top 5 Trends for 2024. #cdx #pwc #risk #boardgovernance