PwC Mauritius is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Greyvenstein as Partner in Tax, effective 01 January 2025.This appointment aligns with the firm’s commitment to service more global and regional clients.
"From our headquarters in Moka, PwC Mauritius has evolved into a dynamic, multi-faceted firm with exceptional skills and talent, serving some of the world’s most prestigious multinational organisations. Karen’s appointment further cements our position as a Centre of Excellence. I am confident that her dedication to client service will significantly enhance our firm’s capabilities as we look to service more multinational organisations. Notably, Karen is the first South African to join the PwC Mauritius partnership, marking a milestone in our diversity journey. Her commitment to the Firm’s Diversity and Inclusion (“D&I”) agenda is commendable and she was also recently appointed as the D&I Lead for PwC Mauritius", commented Anthony Leung Shing, Country Senior Partner of PwC Mauritius and Deputy Regional Senior Partner for the East Market Area (EMA).
Dheerend Puholoo, Tax Line of Service Leader, shared: “Karen has been instrumental in the success of the Africa Payroll Service Delivery Centre (“SDC”), making use of the PwC Global Payroll Platform (“GPP”) that was developed by PwC Mauritius, and now used in more than 100 countries worldwide. The Africa Payroll SDC was shortlisted for an award by the Global Payroll Association as Regional Payroll Provider in 2024. She is leading our Africa Payroll SDC, which comprises of over 60 payroll specialists based in East Africa. I am incredibly proud that, through Karen and her team, we are supporting multinational organisations transform their payroll operations.’’
Following her appointment as Partner, Karen Greyvenstein shared: “I am thrilled to be admitted to the PwC partnership. Relocating to Mauritius 8 years ago has provided me with the opportunity to collaborate with multinational organisations and many PwC offices around the world, driving our growth and innovation. I am surrounded by a team that has been behind me every step of the way, sharing my vision. Together with our technology capabilities, we have put Mauritius on the map, showcasing our potential and commitment to excellence. I will continue to be “MAD” - Make a Difference - in everything I do, whether it’s in client delivery or my interactions with my team. What got me here, won’t get me there and continuous evolvement and learning will stay a priority.”
As a reminder, the firm announced in May 2024 a new operating model now structured around four customer service divisions: Assurance, Tax, Consulting and Risk Services (C&RS) and Deals. This initiative aims to strengthen PwC Mauritius' international presence within PwC's African and global network and thus better serve its clients with interests in Africa, particularly in the East Market Area (EMA), and to respond to business trends, particularly in global business.