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We are pleased to announce that Marco Amitrano ACA MCMI ChMC has been selected to become Alliance Senior Partner for the UK and Middle East from 1 July 2024. Marco is currently Managing Partner and Head of Clients and Markets. He has been a partner at the firm since 2005, on the Management Board since 2016, and previously held the roles of Head of Consulting for EMEA and Global Head of Risk Assurance Services. In his current role, Marco has spearheaded how the firm helps clients get the best out of technology, working closely with PwC leaders worldwide. He has also been a vocal champion of diversity, equality and inclusion, including sponsoring the neurodiversity network. He will succeed Kevin Ellis when he retires at the end of June, having held the Senior Partner role for eight years. Marco was elected by our firm's UK and Middle East partners.

From automating routine activities, to analysing vast and diverse datasets, AI has the potential to reinvent the role of the finance business partner. How can organisations make the most of its potential and leverage AI to supercharge the finance function? Read our opinion piece ‘Next-gen finance business partnering’ to find out: https://pwc.to/47dwXAa #FinanceTransformation #BeTransformative #CFO

Why is cloud having such an impact on business models? In the final episode of our cloud transformation video series, our Technology Impact Leader Rob McCargow and our cloud expert Benjamin Xie Yuan Lee discuss the broader transformation opportunities ahead and how to manage shifting expectations safely, while embracing innovation. Watch the video to hear more. #CloudTransformation #BeTransformative #HumanLedTechPowered #PwCIndustryCloudSolutions

Today marks the launch of our 24-25 Working Capital Study, exploring emerging trends and pinpointing opportunities for optimisation. As working capital management returns to the agenda for many businesses, our study has found: 📈Net working capital days have increased by 9.1 days since 2019 for the most cash intensive sectors 💰There is €1.56 trillion of excess working capital globally that could be freed up for investment in operational transformation and business model reinvention ⬆️A 6.6% rise in receivable days over the last five years Visit our webpage to find out more: https://pwc.to/47vyJgg #WorkingCapitalStudy

Why Managed Services? Planning a transformation strategy is just the beginning. Executing it efficiently and effectively is where the real challenge lies. Our managed services offer a holistic approach to turn strategy into tangible results quickly, whether it's migrating to the cloud, adopting digital-first engagement, or overhauling key functions like finance, tax, or HR. Read our latest insights and learn how you can speed up your transformation with managed services. https://pwc.to/3z48LE1 #ManagedServices #WeRunYouAccelerate #Transformation

We’re proud to have been named graduate employer of the year as voted for by students in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey 2024. The rankings are determined by over 14,000 students across 30 UK universities, recognising the variety and quality of graduate opportunities available at PwC. Applications open soon for our undergraduate and graduate opportunities. Join our Talent Community to be among the first to hear when you can apply. Link in comments ⬇️ #PwC #GraduateJobs #WorkExperience #GradJobs #TT100

Join the latest in our Sustainability LinkedIn Lives, regular 30-minute discussions on the actions organisations can take to accelerate their climate and sustainability ambitions. 🌍 Our September edition will explore sustainability data and technology. How can organisations harness the positive impact of data and tech - while managing the risks -  to deliver their sustainability commitments? Growing reporting demands like CSRD mean that organisations need to get a handle on their sustainability data quickly, while navigating challenges around quality, consistency and accuracy. It’s a challenge that is particularly acute for small and medium enterprises. We’ll be landing on three practical actions organisations can take to ensure they have the best quality information possible to demonstrate their impact and drive commercial and climate outcomes. The live will be hosted by Karl Saunt, ESG partner, PwC UK who will be joined by Scott Harrison, Strategy and Innovation Director, Experian; George Sandilands, VP, Sage Earth; and Alexandra Hall-Chen, Principal Policy Advisor for Sustainability, Skills, and Employment, IoD.

Join us later this month for a LinkedIn Live that's focusing in on how to grow the UK economy through cross-sector collaboration powered by faster devolution. As the Government considers plans to boost regional development, our panel - featuring our Chief Markets Officer Carl Sizer, Polly Curtis, CEO of think tank Demos and Rachel Taylor, our Government and Health Industries leader - will look at the hurdles that have to be cleared and the best way to create impactful alliances within the public and private sector to improve the economy sustainably and equitably. Register now to join the audience: https://bit.ly/3B4i6fF #GoodGrowth

💡The turbulence of recent years has made it clear: effective working capital management is here to stay. What are the driving trends, what opportunities are open to your business and what do you need to know for the coming months? Keep an eye out for our 2024-2025 global Working Capital Study, which comes out later this month. #WorkingCapital

How would you tackle the skills gap in the UK? It was one of the issues discussed in Birmingham when we launched our Framework for Growth. Our researchers spoke to over 60 of the UK's leading business decision-makers and surveyed 1200 others to understand what they wanted to see in a future Industrial Strategy. Suzie Branch-Haddow, Vice Principal, External Development at BMet College and Chair of Skills West Midlands and Warwickshire (a recently formed initiative to support regional economic growth through skills, by raising the profile and reputation of the regional FE and vocational training sector), gave her three top actions. 👉 Read the full report - https://pwc.to/3RU3vZQ #IndustrialStrategy