Hani Ashkar is a Senior Advisor to PwC Middle East, following a distinguished tenure as the firm’s Territory Senior Partner for the Middle East.

During his time as Territory Senior Partner, Hani led PwC’s Middle East business across 12 countries spanning the GCC, Levant and North Africa. He represented the Middle East on PwC’s Global Strategy Council and EMEA Leadership Team, helping shape the firm’s strategic direction and supporting its continued growth and development across the region.

Over the course of his career, Hani has held a number of significant leadership roles within PwC. Prior to becoming Territory Senior Partner, he led the growth of PwC Middle East’s Deals business into a market-leading practice, expanding its capabilities across business recovery, forensic services, deals strategy, corporate finance, capital projects and infrastructure, alongside transaction services. He has also led PwC’s practice in Saudi Arabia and served as Country Senior Partner for the United Arab Emirates.

Hani has long been an advocate for strong governance, inclusive leadership and the continued development of the region’s business community. He has served on the Board of Governors of the GCC Board Directors Institute and established the Middle East Inclusion & Diversity Council, bringing together senior business leaders from across the region to advance the inclusion and diversity agenda.

In his current role as Senior Advisor, Hani continues to draw on his extensive regional and international leadership experience, advising and supporting the firm during this next chapter.

Hani is a graduate of McGill University in Montreal and is fluent in English and Arabic.