PwC UK has appointed Nicola Preedy as its Head of Deals. She will join the firm’s UK Executive Committee in this role.
Nicola succeeds Lucy Stapleton, who previously led the UK Deals practice and will continue as PwC’s Global Head of Deals, with a greater focus on client service.
A financial due diligence partner, Nicola has more than 20 years’ experience in transaction services. She advises corporate and private equity clients across the logistics, business services, and consumer and leisure sectors.
Nicola joined PwC in the West London office and worked in Southampton and Gatwick offices prior to moving to the London office and has developed extensive experience across the retail, consumer and leisure sectors. She also leads a number of the firm’s key private equity relationships.
Prior to her appointment, Nicola led PwC’s UK Transaction Services business.
Nicola Preedy, Head of Deals at PwC said:
“I am proud to take on the role of Head of Deals at PwC. Our Deals team supports clients through some of their most important and complex transactions, and I look forward to building on the strong platform we have established, taking the business forward as technology and AI continue to reshape our markets, and working closely with colleagues and clients across the firm.”
PwC has also announced 17 new partner promotions across its Deals business, reflecting continued investment in its market-leading capabilities. The new partners are:
Ali Hamdani, Transaction Services
Dean Stoyanov, Lead Advisory & Restructuring
Dominic Sheehan, Transaction Services
Eddie Heaton, Transaction Services
Georgie Bell, Strategy& Value Creation
James Cameron, Lead Advisory & Restructuring
James Hodson, Transaction Services
James Orr, Transaction Services
Jill Shaw, Lead Advisory & Restructuring
Josh Manhire, Lead Advisory & Restructuring
Kamini Thiruthonder, Transaction Services
Panos Stergiopoulos, Strategy& Value Creation
Sam McGarey, Strategy& Value Creation
Samuel Rech, Strategy& Value Creation
Tom Crookham, Lead Advisory & Restructuring
Waleed Agha, Lead Advisory & Restructuring
Will Robbins, Transaction Services
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