New Delhi: PwC in India has unveiled key leadership announcements set to take effect from 1 April 2025. The appointments, announced by Chairperson Sanjeev Krishan, who was recently re-elected for a second term, are part of the firm’s continued efforts to strengthen its presence as a leading professional services organisation in India. These strategic moves aim to bolster PwC’s ability to offer comprehensive services to clients and enhance its reputation across diverse stakeholder groups.
“In the last four years, we have made investments in areas that are strategic to our growth and have been aligned with the larger Aspirational India story. We set out to achieve the USD 1Billion revenue mark and achieved that well before our timeline. We have more than doubled our number of people and have significantly enhanced our presence with domestic businesses as well as key Alliance partners. Our future success here on depends on our ability to respond to new opportunities and challenges as they emerge in a bold, agile and future-ready manner,” said Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India.
“Through these announcements, we have a few portfolio realignments along with a few newly appointed leaders joining our leadership team—each bringing deep expertise, strategic vision and fresh perspectives. These appointments are pivotal and will help build convergence in enabling our clients’ strategic growth journeys and our own aspirations in India. We will be bold in our ambition and be a partner of choice for our clients and an aspirational workplace for our partners and people,” added Sanjeev.
Some key leadership appointments include:
Vivek Prasad will assume the role of Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for overseeing the firm’s commercial strategy and growth across various lines of service, including key growth areas like GCCs. Vivek, a seasoned leader, previously served as the firm’s Markets Leader.
Arnab Basu takes on the role of Chief Industries Officer, transitioning from his previous position as the Advisory leader. Arnab will focus on demand generation in priority sectors and drive client outreach to capture emerging market segments.
Manpreet Singh Ahuja, who moves from his position as Chief Digital Officer, will now become the firm’s Leader for Clients and Alliances. He will focus on strengthening go-to-market strategies and deepening relationships with key alliance partners, especially within the firm’s domestic client base.
Dinesh Arora steps into the role of leader for the Advisory practice, following his previous role as Deals leader. Dinesh will lead PwC India’s fastest-growing business unit, overseeing the convergence of technology, management consulting, risk services, and deals. Dinesh will be supported by Dheeraj Gangrade, who has been appointed as Deputy Advisory Leader, a role designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders for the firm.
Sudipta Ghosh, previously the firm’s Data and Analytics Practice leader, will assume the newly created role of Chief Delivery Officer. In this position, Sudipta will focus on enhancing delivery efficiency and developing new operational strategies within the firm.
Additionally, PwC has formed a new Brand and Public Policy function, to be headed by Ruchi Mann, who has served as Chief Marketing Officer since July 2023. Ruchi will focus on developing strategic brand alliances and strengthening PwC’s outreach to public policy institutions.
In other key roles, Asha Ramanathan will continue in her position as Chief Operating Officer, while other leaders like Shirin Sehgal (CPO), Sanjeev Takkar (General Counsel), Manoj Kashyap (Chief Risk Officer), and Neeraj Gupta (Leader for Partner Affairs) remain in their current roles. Sivarama Krishnan will take on an additional responsibility as Leader of New Initiatives, overseeing the incubation of new business segments, alongside his ongoing role as Risk Consulting Leader.
Under Sanjeev’s leadership, PwC India has exceeded its goal of achieving USD 1 billion in revenue, surpassing expectations well ahead of schedule. The firm has experienced exceptional growth, demonstrating strong profitability across all its business areas, thanks to a strategic blend of deep domestic focus, sustained investments, and innovative client solutions.
“As we welcome the new leadership team, I also extend my heartfelt gratitude to the leaders who are moving out of their previous roles. They have been pivotal in our journey so far and will continue to lead important client relationships in the market,” added Sanjeev.
All appointments will take effect from 1 April 2025.
With these new leadership appointments, PwC India is poised to navigate new opportunities, strengthen its market presence, and continue driving long-term value for its clients and stakeholders.
“We are entering our next phase of growth and gearing up to embrace every opportunity. Our commitment to our nation, our clients, our people and society at large remains our North Star, and we are reinventing ourselves to ensure that we support each of our stakeholders in the best possible way. As we continue to build trust and deliver quality outcomes, we are making certain shifts that will enhance our relevance. We are sharpening our focus on the areas where we can curate maximum value for our clients and make a significant difference,” concluded Sanjeev.
