Sanjeev Krishan re-elected as Chairperson of PwC in India for a Second Term

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Sanjeev Krishan re-elected as Chairperson of PwC in India for a Second Term
Sanjeev Krishan re-elected as Chairperson of PwC in India for a Second Term

PwC India today announced that Sanjeev Krishan, 53, has been re-elected for a second term as Chairperson of PwC in India, for a four-year period beginning on 1 April 2025. As Chairperson, Sanjeev will continue to lead PwC in India, representing them externally and internally. He will also continue to serve on the PwC Global Strategy Council.

Sanjeev, whose first term as Chairperson started on 1 January 2021, joined PwC in 1991 as an articled trainee. Sanjeev became a partner in 2006 and has successfully led the firm’s Deals, Transactions and Private Equity business, getting the firm to a preeminent position amongst Private Equity firms and their investee companies, family businesses and MNC clients over the years.

Commenting on the appointment, Dinesh Arora, Chair – Partnership Oversight Committee, PwC in India said: “Sanjeev, a visionary leader with extensive multidisciplinary experience, brings exceptional insights and perspective as Chairperson of our dynamic organisation. His re-election is a testament to his remarkable contributions towards building a future-ready firm, greater prominence in the domestic market and an expanded footprint within the PwC Network. His forward-thinking approach to leveraging technology is helping drive innovation and efficiency across the firm. Alongside this, his unwavering commitment to employee initiatives and taking a lead role in fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability, along with his dedication to diversity and inclusion, make him the ideal leader to guide PwC in India into the future. We anticipate continued success and growth under his leadership, driven by his commitment and expertise.”

On his reappointment Sanjeev Krishan said, “I am honoured to have been chosen for a second term to lead PwC in India. It is humbling to see the trust and confidence that our partners have placed in me. I extend my heartfelt thanks to our partners for their unwavering support in reaching where we are today. I look forward to working even more closely with each of them, our people and clients to collectively build on our 152-year-old legacy and become the chosen professional services firm of our times.”

He added, “As we navigate the years ahead, macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical realignments throw open numerous challenges and possibilities for us. The Indian economy, with its robust growth potential, is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the global economic landscape. With ‘quality’ at the heart of all we do, the strength of our 28,000 workforce and the right investments we’ve made, we will continue to ensure that we have the right capabilities to help our clients effectively leverage these possibilities and capitalise on growth opportunities that lie ahead. Together, we aim to contribute to the global economic landscape, fostering a sustainable and inclusive future for India.”