ACCOUNTANCY firm PwC has appointed a new South East Regional Market Leader.
Julian Gray took on the role at the start of the year, taking over from Keith Harrington.
He joined the firm in 2016, having previously spent 10 years working as an established audit partner for EY.
And he will also continue to worked as market senior partner in the firm’s Southampton office, a role that sees him work with a wide range of businesses across a number of different sectors including retail and leisure, defence and technology.
Welcoming the appointment, Carl Sizer, PwC UK’s Head of Regions, said: “I’m delighted that Julian will be our new Regional Market Leader in the South East. His experience in the South Coast Market and the wider Region will make him a great Regional Leader for our people and our clients.
“I am really looking forward to working with Julian in his new role.”
Mr Gray said he had lived and worked in the region for most of his career.
“I fully recognise the opportunities that this region has for PwC and our clients,” he said..
“I would like to say thank you to Keith for his brilliant commitment to the Region over the last five years and I wish him the very best in his new roles.”
Mr Gray’s predecessor had been with PwC for more than 25 years, and was in the regional market leader role for five.
“I would also like to say a huge thank you to Keith Harrington,” Mr Sizer said. “He has led the South East Region with great passion and energy and has done an exceptional job as the Regional Market Leader in the South East. I wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”
And Mr Harrington said he felt the time was right to take the next step in his career.
“This change allows me to focus on my new role supporting our Government and Health Industries Leadership Team as well as continuing with my existing Lead Client Partner roles,” he said.
“I am delighted to be handing over to Julian who brings a wealth of experience in the South East, allowing us to build on our very strong position in the market.”
