TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 4, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) today announced the appointment of Stuart W. Fulton as U.S. Chief Information Officer. Mr. Fulton will lead the firm's information technology team in providing new business capabilities to client service staff, and in supporting the firm with technology tools for practice management, business development, regulatory compliance, knowledge sharing and personal productivity.
Mr. Fulton brings a wealth of experience and leadership in technology and accounting to his new role, having served as the U.S. and global CIO for the firm's tax practice since 2003. Prior to his technology-based roles, he held several tax leadership positions. He joined the organization in 1987 and was admitted to the partnership in 1997.
"I'm extremely excited about the opportunity to lead PwC's IT organization," said Mr. Fulton. "We have a talented team of technology professionals who already deliver tremendous business value to PwC's partners, staff and clients. There are enormous opportunities ahead to build on this strong foundation, and to provide PwC's professionals with the innovative solutions and the support they need to be successful."
More than 1,200 PricewaterhouseCoopers IT professionals support approximately 30,000 partners and staff across the country. Over the last several years, the team has introduced innovative technologies to provide enhanced value for its clients and people; implemented several enterprise-wide systems; built significant in-house capabilities in application development; and strengthened IT security, while dramatically reducing technology costs.
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