Emma Suchland has been appointed as PwC’s new regional market leader for the North, ready to succeed Armoghan Mohammed, the outgoing regional chair who is set to retire.

Having joined the ‘Big Four’ accounting firm in 2016 and thereafter serving as the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ private business leader from January 2022, Suchland is ascending within the company ranks, as reported by .

With her career commencing in the late 1990s as a tax trainee at Robson Rhodes, she brings a wealth of experience from previous tenures at BDO as a tax partner and EY, where she was an associate director for transaction tax. Based in Manchester, Suchland is poised to drive growth in her new position.

Regarding her promotion, Suchland expressed enthusiasm about leading the Northern division, stating: "I’m truly excited to lead our Northern business and continue building on the outstanding work that Armoghan has accomplished."

She also outlined her goals: "My focus will be on leveraging the exceptional talent and diverse expertise within our Northern team to support our clients’ growth and navigate the evolving market landscape."

Commitment to strengthening ties with local businesses and fostering community collaboration were also among her stated priorities: "I’m committed to working closely with local businesses and convening across our communities to foster collaboration, to deliver meaningful results and promote long-term sustainable growth."

Mohammed, whose tenure at PwC began in 2002 when he joined as a senior manager, had held the regional chair position since October 2020.

Carl Sizer, PwC’s chief markets officer, expressed his enthusiasm about the new appointment: "We are thrilled to have Emma step into the role of Regional Market Leader for the North. Emma’s brings extensive experience and a proven track record in driving strategic growth and fostering strong client relationships."

He also acknowledged the outgoing leader, saying, "Everyone at PwC extends their gratitude to Armoghan Mohammed for his exceptional leadership and contributions during his tenure as regional market leader. We’re looking forward to building on the strong foundation he has established."

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