PwC appoints new Midlands deals leader

PwC has appointed Helen Ward as Midlands deals leader, succeeding Matthew Hammond who led the deals practise over the past few years.

Ward joins the Midlands senior leadership team and is based in Birmingham, having built her career with PwC since 1996, most recently as a transactions partner in the deals practice.

Ward specialises in providing financial due diligence services to a range of corporate and private equity clients, with a national focus on industrial products and services sectors, as well as a broad range of clients based in the Midlands.

In her new role she will continue to build the deals practise in the region to support local businesses, as well as work with some of the firm’s “biggest” national clients, and help to develop the next generation of talent.

Ward said: “I’m delighted to be taking on the role of Midlands Deals Leader. Having built my career in the Midlands since first joining the firm, it’s fantastic to be supporting the vision and strategy for the future of the region. As a diversity champion, I’m particularly focussed on developing our exceptional talent base and ensuring we have the right pathways in place to help all of our colleagues reach their career goals.”

David Morris, PwC UK Midlands regional market leader, added: “Helen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working with some of the firm’s largest clients, and her commitment to developing talent will benefit so many of our colleagues. With almost 50% of PwC’s people based outside London, this appointment reflects the continued commitment and investment in our regional practices.”