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Sonia Ahlawat is leading PwC as the Managing Director. With over two decades of experience in people management, transformation, and leadership across many renowned organisations. Ahlawat will enhance people’s effectiveness within PwC’s deal strategy practice.

She has worked with companies like Deloitte, Middle East Internet Group, Quest Diagnostics, IBM Global Process Services, and more. Ahlawat has led Deloitte as Director, where she was responsible for taking strategic HR initiatives and transformative programs. With her two decades of expertise in the human resources industry, she will bring immense knowledge on the table, leading PwC as a creating human-centric organisation.

She was also the Vice President at Middle East Internet Group. She led the company across the Middle East region, steering people transformation.

In her new role, Ahlawat will supervise the talent strategy with organisational growth. Driving profitability while transforming the people culture. Under her leadership, PwC India is expected to foster innovation, business expansion, and operational excellence.