PwC appoints new regional leader for the Midlands
Morris succeeds Matthew Hammond, who is taking on new roles after a decade as a regional leader
PwC partner David Morris has been appointed as regional leader for the Midlands region, overseeing the Birmingham, East Midlands and Milton Keynes practices.
Morris succeeds Matthew Hammond, who is taking on new roles after a decade as a regional leader.
With over 20 years’ with the firm, Morris brings a wealth of experience, most recently having led the Health Services Sector for more than four years, including through the Covid-19 pandemic, where PwC provided critical support to the sector “at its most challenged period”.
During his time with PwC, Morris has also led the support for some of the “most-high-profile” change programmes in the public sector, advising boards, regulators and central government as well as being on the board of a number of large teaching hospitals.
Meanwhile, Hammond initially led PwC’s West region for two years and has spent the last eight years leading PwC across the Midlands, whilst also being senior partner for the firm’s Birmingham office.
During that time, PwC’s Midlands practice has almost doubled in size, with investment in over 1,000 new roles and 44 new partners over the last eight years.
Hammond will continue to be based in Birmingham. He will add to his extensive multi-sectoral client portfolio, continue to lead PwC’s Strategic International Markets group, and has also been appointed to chair PwC’s Financial Crime business.
Morris said: “It’s a privilege to take on the role as Midlands leader. Having been born and raised in the Midlands, with a career journey that has taken me around the globe, it’s a full circle moment to be stepping into this role to help shape the future of the Midlands firm.
“…I take on this role during a time where some businesses are facing economic challenges as we head towards the end of 2023. That said, there are some real game-changing opportunities too, particularly around productivity, technology and ESG, and I’m keen to see how we can help businesses continue to promote this region as the place to be.”
He added: “Finally, I’d like to pay tribute to Matt and the fantastic work he has done over the last decade as our regional market leader; his efforts means he hands over a firm ready to take advantage of the opportunities presented.”
