EY has promoted 753 employees to partner, its largest increase since 2008 and a 12% increase over 2014, including a record number of women partners
Women account for more than 30% of the latest promotions and reached an all-time high this year, at 232, representing a 33% increase over 2014.
Emerging markets were another area of growth, representing 33% of the promotions, also an increase of 33% over 2014. EY also added more female partners in all geographies than last year.
Mark Weinberger, EY global chairman & CEO, said: ‘I am proud of the diversity – in gender and geography – of this year’s class. This is a powerful example of the investment we make to develop local and diverse teams. It also speaks to these partners’ ability to out-innovate and outperform.’
The largest number of partner promotions (312) is in the Americas region, followed by 267 new partners in Europe, Middle East, India and Africa, 143 in Asia Pacific and 31 in Japan.
By service line, assurance continued to account for the largest number of partner promotions with 42% (315). It was followed by tax with 24% (179), advisory with 22% (167), and transaction advisory services with 10% (78). Additionally, 2% (14) of promotions are within business support.
Throughout financial year 2015, EY total headcount increased by more than 20,000 to 210,000 globally.
