PWC names first female boss for Scotland
PWC has announced Glasgowborn Claire Reid as leader of its Scottish operations, unveiling a change at the helm as it aims to enhance its technology offering.
She will take up the mantle of regional leader in Scotland for the Big Four accounting group, becoming the first woman to occupy the role and replacing Lindsay Gardiner, who is stepping down after seven years in the position.
Reid joined the firm in Glasgow in 1998, rising through the ranks to hold the title of head of assurance north of the Border (where the firm has 900plus staff) until 1 July, while also leading its technology risk practice across the UK.
Her appointment comes as the group boosts its investment in using the likes of data and cyber security to serve clients.
Reid has deep knowledge of technology and spent two years in Silicon Valley and a further ten in London. She returned to Scotland in 2016.
The firm described her as an “active mentor to aspiring female leaders both within PWC and externally”, as well the partner sponsor of its mental health and wellbeing programme in Glasgow.
Reid said: “It’s great to be back home in Scotland, working with local organisations and supporting them to prosper and grow across the region.
“With my background in technology and digital change, I look forward to bringing continued energy and focus to this topic for our region.”
Gardiner hailed the “skills and talent” the firm now has in Scotland, particularly in the technology industries.