PwC appoints private equity leader

PwC UK has appointed Hugh Lloyd Ellis as leader of its private equity business.

Ellis has worked at PwC for over 15 years, including two years spent with the Hong Kong firm, supporting clients through the deals process as a transactions services partner, working across multiple sectors and on acquisitions and divestments ranging in size and value.

As private equity leader he will aim to bring the firm’s value creation thinking to its private equity clients to drive portfolio growth.

He said: “I’m really excited to be taking on the role of Private Equity Leader at PwC and look forward to bringing the best of the firm from across the UK to help our clients’ needs.

“In a rapidly changing world the industry is uniquely positioned to play a vital role and use its capabilities, market position and willingness to drive change. Private Equity funds can invest to generate positive financial and societal outcomes across all business sectors.”