Kevin Burrowes appointed for second term as PwC Australia CEO

Wednesday, 19 August 2026

PwC Australia partners have voted to approve the appointment of Kevin Burrowes as Chief Executive Officer for a second and final term through to 30 June 2028. 

The appointment follows a formal CEO succession process, including nomination, assessment and due diligence stages led by PwC Australia’s Independent Chair. The process reflects governance reforms introduced as part of the firm's Commitments to Change.

The ballot was independently administered, with a majority of partners voting in support of the appointment.

PwC Australia’s independent Governance Board Chair, John M. Green, said this appointment will provide stability and continuity, as the firm continues to build on its momentum and embed lasting governance and cultural change. 

"As a Governance Board, we can see the momentum and how the changes the firm has made have positioned us well to continue building trust and confidence in the firm, and more broadly.” 

“On behalf of the Governance Board, I congratulate Kevin on his reappointment and thank partners for their engagement throughout the process,” Mr Green said.

Mr Burrowes thanked the Governance Board for its endorsement and partners for their support, as he outlined his vision for the firm across the next two years.

“We have strong momentum and while I am optimistic, this is a pivotal moment for our firm, where trust across our industry has been impacted and we must work hard to rebuild confidence. Across the next two years, I look forward to working with the partnership on our ambitious agenda, while leaning into industry reform,” he said.