PwC has reaffirmed its commitment to growing and unlocking potential across Southern Africa, by launching PwC’s Business School as a platform for knowledge sharing, and the delivery of innovative thought leadership and skills development.

Prof Mervyn E King SC with Suresh Kana and Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu at the launch on May 24th 2011 in Johannesburg RSA

The school’s board under the leadership of newly appointed non-executive chairman, Prof Mervyn E King SC, spearheads eight centres of learning in response to the needs of PwC ‘s diverse client base, and to deepen PwC’s commitment to the profession and broader community. Prof King says: “The purpose of PwC’s Business School’s centres is to share leading edge practices, deliver insightful and timely thought leadership, and offer forums for current and future directors and professionals to learn about, and discuss contemporary issues. Our stakeholders can enhance their skills across a range of disciplines, including corporate governance and integrated reporting.”

According to Suresh Kana, PwC CEO Southern Africa, PwC recognises the importance of skills development and sharing knowledge not only in its own business, but also in the wider market, and for the benefit of the community. “PwC’s Business School is a place for our people, our clients, our profession and the wider business community to benefit from development,” he says. Kana emphasises that the development of PwC’s workforce has been a key priority for the firm for many years: “We believe that unlocking the potential of our people enables them to consistently deliver outstanding results, and create meaningful value for our clients. We grow talent for our profession and our business with tangible results.