PwC appoints telecoms sector leader

PwC UK has appointed Russell Taylor as its new telecoms sector leader.

Taylor has worked at PwC for almost 30 years with over 20 years experience in deals and the wider TMT sector, working with corporate and private equity clients, as well as family businesses.

Russell has worked across both telecoms and technology and, as sector leader for telecoms, will bring his experience with both fixed and mobile telecom clients as well as his understanding of the wider technology implications for businesses in the sector.

He said: “I am excited to take on the role as telecoms leader at PwC and look forward to building on and expanding our presence in the market.

“With the expansion of fast gigabit broadband and 5G and 6G technology, the industry is evolving to create a high tech digital infrastructure for consumers and businesses and I look forward to helping our clients navigate this exciting opportunity.”

Quentin Cole, UK head of industries at PwC UK, added: “I’m delighted to welcome Russell as our telecoms leader. His experience across the telecoms industry and from working in different territories will be invaluable to our clients at a time when telecoms infrastructure is of the utmost importance to our economic prosperity.”