PwC Appoints Matt Wood as Global Commercial Technology & Innovation Officer

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  • 2 minute read
  • October 29, 2024

PwC has made a significant global leadership appointment that will strengthen its ability to deliver end-to-end capabilities and client-centric solutions.

Matt Wood has joined PwC as US and Global Commercial Technology & Innovation Officer and will join the Global Leadership Team. Most recently at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Matt brings a wealth of experience, having spent the last 15 years working across industries. At AWS, he accelerated innovation in the cloud and developed major new areas of innovation using data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Prior to joining Amazon, Matt completed his Ph.D. in machine learning and a post-doctorate in bioinformatics at Weill-Cornell Medicine in NYC. His expertise will be instrumental in refining and accelerating PwC’s global technology strategy to deliver next generation solutions.

"I am excited to join PwC to lead its technology and innovation strategy. Throughout my career, I’ve seen the transformative impact of AI, data, and cloud technologies on industries ranging from finance to healthcare. PwC’s commitment to leveraging these capabilities to address complex business challenges and drive meaningful change is truly inspiring. I look forward to working with our clients and internal teams to help them transform, reinvent and get ready to harness the power of what comes next."

Matt Wood, Global Commercial Technology & Innovation Officer, PwC US

"We are delighted to welcome Matt to PwC. Matt's extensive experience and forward-thinking approach will be instrumental in refining and accelerating our global technology strategy. Together, we look forward to driving innovation and delivering cutting-edge, client-centric solutions to address the complexities of today and tomorrow."

Mohamed Kande, Global Chairman

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