PwC has started 2021 by announcing six new directors in its West & Wales practice, including a new recruit.

The professional services firm, which has offices in Cardiff and Bristol, has promoted five senior managers into director roles, and hired a sixth, Claire Wallin. They are:

• Andy Pye (Audit – financial services, specialising in insurance sector)
• Louise Brock (Consulting – financial services, leads Salesforce team)
• Matt Heal (Audit – private business and listed clients)
• Nathan Price (Audit – leads the referred reporting hub)
• Rhodri Evans (Cyber – ethical hacking specialist)
• Claire Wallin (Consulting – transformation programmes)

PwC also made 15 promotions to senior manager and 34 promotions to manager across its five lines of service. There are approximately 850 people working for PwC in the West & Wales region.

Tom Ayerst, PwC’s Bristol Market Senior Partner, commented:

“It’s fantastic to be able to recognise the talent we have in our region with well-deserved promotions and to welcome Claire Wallin to the business in Bristol. It’s a difficult time economically, but we want to continue our investment in the region for the long term and so are delighted to be able to strengthen our team with an external hire in Claire, who brings with her extensive experience in defence supply chains and transformation programmes.

“Each of the new directors will join a high-performing senior team to support our 400+ clients across the West & Wales region as we help them navigate the challenges presented by the pandemic.”

John-Paul Barker, Regional Market Leader for the West & Wales, commented: 

“We have always looked to provide our people with the opportunity to progress and the talent we have in our region deserves to be recognised. We’re proud to be able to continue to invest in our people, even during difficult times such as these.

“The new directors, abetted by the promotions we’ve made at senior manager and manager levels, provide us with fresh impetus going into an important year for the West of England and Wales, where the need to build the foundations for an inclusive recovery from COVID-19 is paramount.”