PwC promotes three in the North East
Toni Wood, Stephanie Lowry, and Darren Griffin are now directors at the firm, spanning roles in audit, marketing, and AI respectively.
Wood has been with the company for her 14-year career, joining PwC’s undergraduate programme. Working within the audit team, she has worked with clients throughout the rail, retail, and renerawble energy sectors.
She will now focus on PwC’s quality agenda through her role in the Chief Auditor Network.
Lowry has worked at PwC for almost 14 years and has led the marketing strategy for the Deals and Risk areas of the business, as well as being UK marketing strategy and planning lead. She will now lead the firm’s global brand campaign.
Griffin has more than 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation, focusing on policing and public safety. He joined PwC 15 years ago, and has helped clients deliver technology, data, and transformation programmes.
In his new role, Griffin will lead teams that help organisations harness technology, data and AI to improve public services and outcomes.
All three will be based in Newcastle.
Richard Podd, PwC’s North East market senior partner, said: “These promotions are a fantastic achievement for Toni, Stephanie and Darren and reflect the depth of talent we have here in the North East.
“Newcastle is home to some exceptional people who are delivering transformative work for clients locally and nationally.
“Investing in our people and developing future leaders remains a key priority for us and I’m delighted to see so many colleagues recognised this year for the contribution they make to our clients, our communities and the wider North East economy.”
