When PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the world’s largest professional services network, announced the appointment of Mohamed Kande as its Global Chairman in July 2024, it marked more than just a leadership transition. It symbolized a historic moment of transformation and representation for the global business world.
PwC, with operations in over 150 countries, is known for offering assurance, advisory, and tax solutions that help organizations navigate complexity, build trust, and drive sustainable growth. But under Kande’s leadership, the firm is poised to enter a bold new chapter, one that fuses technology, innovation, and inclusion at its core.
Before ascending to the top role, Kande served as PwC’s Global Advisory Leader, where he spearheaded the firm’s digital transformation agenda. His visionary approach helped expand PwC’s capabilities in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, while positioning the firm as a front-runner in the use of generative AI to deliver smarter, faster, and more strategic solutions to clients worldwide.
Kande’s rise to global leadership is as inspiring as it is groundbreaking. Born in Côte d’Ivoire and educated in France, Canada, and the United States, he embodies a rare blend of technical expertise and cross-cultural leadership. His background in engineering and his global outlook have shaped a leadership style rooted in problem-solving, innovation, and inclusivity.
His appointment made history as the first African ever to lead one of the Big Four firms, a milestone that resonates far beyond PwC’s boardrooms. It sends a powerful message about the growing influence of African excellence on the global stage, proving that leadership and innovation know no geographical boundaries.
As Global Chairman, Kande has set his sights on key priorities: growth, digital innovation, and diversity. He envisions a PwC that not only helps businesses thrive in a fast-changing world but also addresses emerging challenges in sustainability, regulation, and trust-building.
In an era where technology and ethics are increasingly intertwined, Kande’s leadership represents the next phase of PwC’s evolution, one that balances digital transformation with human-centered values.
At a time when trust, technology, and transformation are reshaping industries, Mohamed Kande stands as the face of PwC’s new chapter, one defined by innovation, inclusion, and a forward-looking vision for global progress.
In his journey from Côte d’Ivoire to the pinnacle of global leadership, Kande not only redefines what is possible for Africa but also reimagines the future of professional services in a world driven by change.
