PwC India has announced that Shashank Jain has stepped down from his role as Co-Leader of its Deals practice to pursue an opportunity outside the firm. Mohit Chopra has continued to lead the practice.
The firm has stated that the Deals business has remained a key growth driver and has continued to support clients on complex transactions in the Indian market. The transition has marked a leadership change within the advisory business.
PwC India has said that the Deals practice has continued to operate under Chopra’s leadership, focusing on transaction advisory and deal execution while building on its existing foundation.
Dinesh Arora, Partner and Leader – Advisory, PwC India, said: “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India. As Co-Leader of the Deals practice, Shashank has supported clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market. His deep technical expertise, sound judgment, and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape have earned him the trust of clients and the wider deal ecosystem.
We are especially proud of his remarkable journey, from joining PwC as a young intern to growing into a highly respected leader within the firm. We are grateful for his leadership and commitment, and we sincerely wish him continued success in his future endeavours.”
Shashank Jain said: “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided. I have imbibed PwC’s commitment to delivering quality and the highest standards of service, and this will continue to guide me in the future.”
He added: “I have been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition. I have had the privilege of working with Mohit over many years and I am confident that he will take the Deals practice to newer heights.”
