The Maldives firm of the PwC network has announced their decision to exit the network. The firm intends to join the Deloitte network, with effect from 28 October 2023. Further, it has been mutually agreed that PwC Maldives will leave the PwC network as of 27 October 2023. The PwC network and the Maldives firm have also extended their best wishes to each other. While the PwC network no longer has a firm in Maldives, it maintains a strong presence in the region serving a wide range of both local and international clients from other offices across the region.
Commenting on the development, Sujeewa Mudalige, Territory Senior Partner said, “the decision to join the Deloitte network is well aligned with the firm’s strategic direction and business goals and combining with Deloitte will add to the potential for growth in key service areas of Audit & Assurance, Tax, Advisory, and Technology Consulting. We are confident that joining the Deloitte network would be a good fit and will deliver the desired impact for our business, our clients, and our people.”
Deloitte is the largest professional services network globally with presence in over 150 countries and comprising more than 450,000 professionals.
Jatindra Bhattray, Resident Partner, said “we are excited about the future and how we focus on bringing new service offerings to our clients, while we continue to maintain the high quality of work that we are known for. Our partners and teams who lead the work for our clients will continue to do so and ensure a seamless transition.”
He further stated that, “we will continue to provide rewarding careers and international exposure to our people. We would also like to reassure all our stakeholders, including our clients, our people, our academic partners and service providers, that we will continue to strengthen our relationships, offering more opportunities for growth in the future.”