PwC Australia names 11 new tax and legal partners

Kevin Burrowes, chief executive of PwC Australia, says the promotions came amid disruptive and uncertain times, demanding innovation and tech-savviness from the incoming partners.

“Industries as we know them are changing, with global pressures such as inflation and geopolitical tension leading to supply chain disruptions. This presents both a challenge and opportunity for businesses seeking to diversify or capitalise on the value that's being created as a result,” he said.

“These new partners have demonstrated that they are well equipped to help our clients navigate this change, utilising the latest technological advancements and innovations. They’ve shown they can think outside the box to create exciting solutions for clients, which tap into new value pools or drive productivity gains.”

On Tuesday (1 July), PwC announced that it would be welcoming 29 additions to its partnership, including 11 tax and legal partners. Including the new admissions, the firm has welcomed 34 new partners over the past year.

Most partners were internal promotions, while there were three lateral hires.

PwC’s new tax and legal partners included:

• Alistair Anderson - Melbourne
• Georgie Hockings - Melbourne
• Hamish Welch - Melbourne
• Leon Volza - Sydney
• Nick Middleton - Melbourne
• Nobu Terasaki - Brisbane
• Phil Strauss - Sydney
• Shane Pinto - Melbourne
• Shanol Jokhan - PNG
• Tariq Rasool - Perth
• Bryony Binns - Sydney

Martina Crowley, PWC Australia’s WA managing partner, welcomed Tariq to the Perth team.

“Tariq, with over 14 years of experience in tax, transfer pricing and regulatory engagement, enables our clients to navigate complex landscapes with confidence,” she said.

PwC also expressed gratitude for 76 partners who left the firm from 1 July 2025: “We thank these partners for their significant contributions to the firm. Your leadership, commitment to excellence and mentoring has helped steer the firm towards its next era. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours,” Burrowes said.

PwC also announced 18 new partners in assurance, advisory and enabling functions:

• Alison Judd - Advisory, PNG
• Aloisa Aguilan - Assurance, Sydney
• Bevan Lim - Assurance, Melbourne
• Chris Mendoza - Assurance, Greater Western Sydney
• Kit Wong - Advisory, Adelaide
• Kylie Gray - Enabling Functions, Sydney
• Lee Jiang - Advisory, Sydney
• Marino Felice - Advisory, Sydney
  
• Olympia Newman - Advisory, Sydney
  
• Peter Henshaw - Assurance, Melbourne
  
• Rachel Meadows - Assurance, Perth
  
• Rebecca Otto - Assurance, Brisbane
  
• Rob Lennon - Advisory, Melbourne
  
• Roslyn San Gil - Assurance, Sydney
  
• Thomas Hagglund - Assurance, Sydney
  
• Troy Rosenlis - Advisory, Melbourne
  
• Gayan Benedict - Advisory, Sydney
  
• Leanne Hassell - Assurance, Perth