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Meet the new leaders shaping PKF’s future

2026-07-30

In brief:

  • 17 promotions across the PKF Global network reflect our commitment to developing talent and advancing future leaders.
  • New partners, directors and senior leaders have been appointed across key service areas, including tax, audit, ESG, sustainability and payroll.
  • Explore opportunities to grow your career with PKF’s global community of ambitious professionals by connecting with your local member firm.

As a network that’s committed to supporting our people achieve their potential, we’re delighted to announce no fewer than 17 new partner and senior leader promotions across our global community.

PKF Zurich’s Dominique Kipfer has been promoted to equity partner within the firm’s tax practice. As well as technical excellence, Dominique is known for her international mindset and actively engages with peers across our global network to add value for her team and clients.

PKF Fasselt has expanded its leadership team with the promotion of Ariane Büchtmann, Claudio Di Gaudio, Dirk Joostberends, Sarah Stapper and Jessica Süß to partner. These appointments bolster the firm’s capabilities in key practice areas like sustainability, ESG, public sector, power and utilities, and social economy.

PKF New England North West in Australia has promoted Rachel Tongue to partner. Rachel joined the firm more than 21 years ago and her promotion reflects her dedication, leadership and trusted relationships with clients across the region. 

Masa Pavicic has embarked on a new role within PKF Wulf Gruppe as the firm’s Head of Payroll. She will drive the expansion of this service line and lead the firm’s 50-strong team of payroll experts as they support clients in payroll accounting.

JLK Rosenberger, one of our US member firms, has named Daryl Luna as its new Managing Partner. Daryl has over 34 years of accounting and auditing experience and is skilled at translating the story behind the numbers into strategic direction for his clients.

PKF Thailand has announced Supakorn Tangsirisangaun as its newest audit partner and Chadaporn Kornudom and Apinun Ittivarapornkul as newly promoted associate directors, specialising in audit and tax respectively. The promotions are a testament to the expertise and commitment these team members bring to client engagements. 

PKF Francis Clark has celebrated the promotion of four new directors, Richard Drewitt, James Thomas, Nick Crandon and Angus Hunter. Representing a mix of home-grown talent and more recent recruits, the new directors have all demonstrated strong technical expertise, commercial insight and leadership. 

PKF George in South Africa has promoted Willie Brits to director in its audit and assurance team, recognising his extensive experience, passion for technical excellence and commitment to developing the next generation of professionals.

Congratulations to all our friends and colleagues who have been promoted. We wish you all the very best in your new roles.


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