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PwC elects Marco Amitrano as senior partner for UK and Middle East

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PwC has appointed Marco Amitrano as senior partner for its UK and Middle East business.

Managing partner and head of clients and markets Amitrano has been a partner at the firm since 2005 and has been on its management board since 2016. His previous roles include head of consulting for Emea and global head of risk assurance services.

Amitrano wins election to succeed Kevin Ellis as head of the Big Four firm’s UK and Middle East arm

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