{"id":14314,"date":"2026-11-10T16:15:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T16:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/10\/pwc-africa-elects-michal-kotze-as-next-territory-senior-partner-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T16:15:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T16:15:57","slug":"pwc-africa-elects-michal-kotze-as-next-territory-senior-partner-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/10\/pwc-africa-elects-michal-kotze-as-next-territory-senior-partner-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"PwC Africa elects Michal Kotz\u00e9 as next Territory Senior Partner – Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

PwC Africa has elected Michal Kotz\u00e9<\/a> as its next Territory Senior Partner, with his appointment scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2027.\n<\/p>\n

Kotz\u00e9 will succeed Dion Shango, who will step down on June 30, 2027, after completing the maximum eight-year term in the position.\n<\/p>\n

He currently serves as PwC Africa\u2019s Clients and Markets Leader, a role he has held since July 2019. He joined the professional services firm in 1997 and has spent nearly 30 years working across its businesses and markets.\n<\/p>\n

His election followed the firm\u2019s internal governance process, which included nominations from partners, board-level vetting and a vote involving partners across the African territory.\n<\/p>\n

As Territory Senior Partner, Kotz\u00e9 will oversee PwC Africa\u2019s strategic direction and work with its regional chief executives to implement the firm\u2019s plans across the continent. His responsibilities will include strengthening client relationships, maintaining professional standards and expanding collaboration across its African operations.<\/p>\n

PwC Africa operates in 13 countries, with more than 31 office locations. The firm has over 385 partners and approximately 10,000 professionals serving businesses across different industries.\n<\/p>\n

Commenting on the appointment, Shango said Kotz\u00e9\u2019s experience in client management and understanding of the firm\u2019s African operations would position him to lead the business.\n<\/p>\n

He added that the election reflected the confidence partners had in Kotz\u00e9\u2019s leadership and judgement, expressing confidence that he would build on the firm\u2019s progress<\/a> and strengthen its relationship with the wider PwC network.\n<\/p>\n

Kotz\u00e9 said he was honoured by the confidence placed in him and acknowledged Shango\u2019s contribution during his eight years in office.\n<\/p>\n

He identified capital market development, cross-border business expansion, artificial intelligence and infrastructure development as some of the areas where PwC could contribute to Africa\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n

He also highlighted the need to strengthen regional value chains and support businesses navigating the energy transition.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cOur strength lies in our people, the diversity of our markets and what we achieve when we connect our expertise across the continent,\u201d Kotz\u00e9 said.\n<\/p>\n

He said his priority would be to bring together the firm\u2019s workforce and expertise across African markets to help clients take advantage of emerging opportunities, while maintaining high standards of quality and professional ethics.\n<\/p>\n

Sam Abu, Regional CEO of PwC West Market Area,<\/a> said businesses across West Africa were facing different economic conditions, making local market knowledge and regional cooperation increasingly important.\n<\/p>\n

He noted that businesses were looking for ways to translate economic reforms and greater stability into investment, sustainable growth and improved competitiveness.<\/p>\n

Abu also pointed to artificial intelligence as an emerging driver of productivity, adding that collaboration between PwC\u2019s African operations and its global network would help businesses manage risks and respond to changes in the region.<\/p>\n

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