EY Appoints Yew-Poh Mak as Asia-Pacific Deputy Managing Partner, Shannon Cotter as SaT Leader

EY Appoints Yew-Poh Mak as Asia-Pacific Deputy Managing Partner, Shannon Cotter as SaT Leader

(IN BRIEF) EY has announced significant leadership changes in its Asia-Pacific division, appointing Yew-Poh Mak as the new Deputy Managing Partner and Shannon Cotter as the Strategy and Transactions (SaT) Leader, effective July 1, 2024. Mak, previously leading EY’s Strategy and Transactions in the region, brings extensive experience in management consulting and corporate strategy, while Cotter, currently Oceania SaT Leader, will expand her role to enhance SaT capabilities across Asia-Pacific. These appointments mark a strategic move by EY to strengthen leadership and drive growth under its new global strategy.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Jul-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — EY has appointed Yew-Poh Mak as the new Deputy Area Managing Partner for Asia-Pacific, succeeding Harsha Basnayake, who moves to the global role of EY Global Managing Partner – Business Administration & Risk. Additionally, Shannon Cotter has been named the new Strategy and Transactions (SaT) Leader for Asia-Pacific, effective July 1, 2024.

Yew-Poh Mak, previously leading EY’s Strategy and Transactions in Asia-Pacific, brings over 30 years of experience in management consulting and corporate leadership. His appointment underscores EY’s focus on driving capital allocation and strategy execution across the region under the new global strategy.

Shannon Cotter, currently serving as Oceania SaT Leader, will now lead SaT across Asia-Pacific. With over 25 years of expertise in infrastructure and service contracting projects, Cotter is set to enhance SaT’s capabilities and foster collaboration within EY’s global network.

Patrick Winter, EY Asia-Pacific Area Managing Partner, expressed confidence in both appointments, highlighting their leadership qualities and strategic vision in advancing EY’s growth trajectory in Asia-Pacific.

The transitions reflect EY’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team to effectively implement the new global strategy and drive client-centric innovation across the region.

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