PwC Singapore appoints 11 new partners across different practices

[SINGAPORE] PwC Singapore has named 11 new partners as it responds to increasing demand for industry-focused advice and cross-border capabilities.

The appointments spanned a wide range of sectors, including financial services, technology, healthcare, logistics and real estate.

PwC Singapore’s executive chairman Marcus Lam said: “Each of our new partners embodies the best of our firm to lead our teams forward in helping businesses transform and build trust, especially at a time when companies and investors recognise that they cannot conduct business as usual.”

He also noted that they have “deep technical capabilities, forward-looking strategies and the ability to harness technology”, which allow them to help their clients “generate and accelerate the momentum needed to thrive in a fast-changing world with clarity and confidence”.

Assurance

Loh Hui Ling has been appointed in general assurance, with experience in the healthcare sector, as well as clients in construction, shipping, retail and technology. She has worked with both listed companies and multinational firms with operations across the Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America.

Jeffrey Chew, in financial services assurance, will lead PwC’s Venture Capital Assurance Practice. He specialises in the asset and wealth management sector, advising early-stage and growth companies, particularly in the technology space.

Melissa Tan, in general assurance, has experience working primarily with transport and logistics firms, alongside experience in technology and retail. She has led audits for both listed and privately held companies, and is familiar with some frameworks for US-listed entities.

Roy Ng, also in general assurance, has worked with clients in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors. His experience includes initial public offerings and integrated audits for US and Singapore-listed companies, as well as private equity-backed firms and startups.

Shaun Ng has joined general assurance, with experience across real estate, hospitality, engineering, and industrial products. He focuses on financial reporting, internal controls and cross-border audits, working with SGX-listed groups and multinational clients.

Tax

Jeremy Gray Stobie, appointed in financial services tax, will focus on US international tax issues. He advises multinational corporations, family offices and asset managers on cross-border compliance, as well as regulatory matters, with sector experience in energy, hospitality and technology.

Kok Kian Giap, also in financial services tax, will bring expertise in asset and wealth management, real estate and hospitality. His client base includes real estate investment trusts, fund managers and developers. He also advises on fund formation, investment acquisitions and divestments, as well as tax compliance.

Lin Weijie has been appointed in tax, specialising in GST. He will advise clients across industries on compliance and advisory issues, helping them navigate the evolving tax landscape.

Deals

Teo Chee Kiong joined the deals practice, where he will focus on financial due diligence for private equity and corporate clients. His experience includes mergers and acquisition transactions across South-east Asia, with a portfolio covering privatisations, leveraged buyouts and minority investments.

Lee Wan Ming, also in the deals practice, specialises in transactions in the financial services sector. She advises on due diligence, synergy assessments, business plan reviews and post-deal integration – particularly for private equity firms.

Consulting

Puneet Kathuria joined the consulting practice, where he will advise clients on enterprise transformation projects, with a focus on Oracle-enabled solutions. He also supports cross-sector clients in redesigning operating models and driving business performance through digital tools.