LONDON /PRNewswire/
-- EY today announced the promotion of 753 of its people to
partner, its largest increase since 2008 and a 12% increase over
2014. This year, EY added a record number of women to its ranks of
partners, accounting for more than 30% of the promotions and an
increase of 33% compared to 2014. Emerging markets were another
area of growth, representing 33% of the promotions and an increase
of 33% over 2014.
Mark
Weinberger, Global Chairman & CEO, says:
"Today's large-scale promotions reflect the caliber of the people
coming through our organization, as well as our confidence in our
growth and that of our clients.
"I am
proud of the diversity – in gender and geography – of this year's
class. This is a powerful example of the investment we make to
develop local and diverse teams. It also speaks to these partners'
ability to out-innovate and outperform. I extend my congratulations
to our new partners, along with their families, and applaud their
achievements."
Nancy
Altobello, EY's Global Vice Chair, Talent, says: "EY is a
major global employer, providing high-quality jobs that are backed
by extensive training, coaching and development. Today's new
partners are leading examples of this and have achieved this
significant distinction for their ability to deliver exceptional
client service, build our business and develop the
highest-performing teams. We look forward to their continued
success at EY."
The
new global partner promotions are as follows:
Promotions by
region
FY15
Americas
312
Asia-Pacific
143
Europe, Middle East, India
and Africa
267
Japan
31
TOTAL
753
By
service line, Assurance continued to account for the largest number
of partner promotions with 42% (315). It was followed by Tax with
24% (179), Advisory with 22% (167), and Transaction Advisory
Services with 10% (78). Additionally, 2% (14) of promotions are
within business support.
Female
partner promotions are at an all-time high this year, at 232 (more
than 30%), representing a 33% increase over 2014. EY also added
more female partners in all geographies than last year, in line
with its commitment to diversity.
Throughout financial year 2015, EY total headcount increased by
more than 20,000 to 210,000 globally.
Notes to Editors
About EY
EY is
a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory
services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build
trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the
world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on
our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a
critical role in building a better working world for our people,
for our clients and for our communities.
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clients.
Yvonne
Diaz
EY Global Media Relations
+44 20 7980 0612
[email protected]