PwC welcomes diverse mix of new partners in Singapore

PwC welcomes diverse mix of new partners in Singapore

SINGAPORE, 1 July 2016 - PwC Singapore today announced that it has just welcomed eight new partners to the firm. Of the eight partners, six are female. More significantly, they originate from five different cultures and nationalities – namely Australia, India, Myanmar, the Netherlands, and Singapore, and have extensive overseas work experience.

As a global network, PwC has always valued diversity and continually aims to create value for the business community by leveraging the power of differences to enhance innovation and creativity.

Said Yeoh Oon Jin, Executive Chairman, PwC Singapore on the new appointments:

“At PwC Singapore, we value and harness workplace diversity to spur creativity and innovation.

“Our new partners bring with them a vast diversity of experiences, areas of specialisation and global acumen to meet new demands brought about by technological disruption and increased globalisation.

“Be it managing emerging enterprise risks, entering new markets, or tackling the changing world of taxation, our diverse talents will invariably provide fresh perspectives to help our clients to solve important problems, foster growth and create value for businesses.”

The new admissions will further enhance PwC’s ability to continue to provide a wide range of professional services to meet the growing needs of businesses and build on the firm’s leading position in Singapore.

More information on new partners:

Jasmine Thazin Aung (LinkedIn)
Advisory – Deals
Expertise: The Myanmar market, infrastructure and bid advisory, due diligence projects, consulting
Industries: Banking and investment management, government and public services

Brendan Egan (LinkedIn)
Tax
Expertise: International tax, corporate tax, tax policy, financial reporting, governance and transparency
Industries: Insurance, financial services

Debra Ann Ker(LinkedIn)
Assurance
Expertise: Audit, IFRS accounting
Industries: Transportation and logistics, oil & gas and mining

Lie Ay Wen (LinkedIn)
Advisory
Expertise: Mergers and acquisitions
Industries: Financial services

Denise Lim (LinkedIn)
Risk Assurance
Expertise: Risk and regulations, financial crime
Industries: Financial services

Kyra Mattar (LinkedIn)
Assurance
Expertise: Technology risk, governance and regulations
Industries: Financial services

Falgun Thakkar (LinkedIn)
Tax
Expertise: Transfer pricing planning, value chain transformation, value chain analysis and dispute resolution
Industries: Fast moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, technology

Yong Zen Yun (LinkedIn)
Assurance
Expertise: Audit, IFRS accounting, PCAOB
Industries: Technology, telecommunications and media

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