EY, Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC—are witnessing an unprecedented wave of partner movements as they aggressively recruit from one another to fill capability gaps and reinforce high-demand service lines.
Over the past three months alone, more than 60 partners have switched firms, marking one of the most intense talent reshuffles in recent years.
The moves are driven by a combination of factors: retirements, leadership transitions, expansion into new markets, and the need to build future-ready teams.
Despite long notice periods, restrictive clauses, and high transition costs, firms are undeterred in their pursuit of experienced professionals.
Deloitte and PwC Lead in Strategic Hires
Deloitte has emerged as one of the most active recruiters, recently onboarding four senior hires from EY—Yashendra Tayal, Subrahmanyam Oruganti, and Prateek Bhola from EY London, along with director Hrishikesh Wattamwar.
These hires were accompanied by a larger team of professionals, signaling a strategic push into advisory and consulting domains.
PwC has responded with its own talent acquisition drive, hiring four partners and four directors from Deloitte, bringing over 30 professionals in a single move.
The firm is focused on expanding its consulting, risk, and digital operations, with chairman Sanjeev Krishan stating that the strong business environment has increased the need for senior expertise.
KPMG Restructures Post Stake Sale
KPMG, traditionally the smallest of the Big Four in India, is also stepping up its hiring efforts following the sale of its 33% stake in KPMG Global Services for $210 million in April 2025.
CEO Yezdi Nagporewalla announced plans to add over 250 new partners over the next three years, including internal promotions.
The firm is targeting mid-market clients, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, and global capability centres (GCCs) as part of its expansion strategy.
Yezdi emphasized the importance of building diverse, agile teams to help clients navigate transformation.
KPMG’s renewed focus on regional markets and GCCs reflects a broader industry trend toward decentralization and digital capability building.
EY Balances Departures with Strategic Additions
EY has added 20 partners—14 equity and six non-equity—sourced from both rival firms and industry.
While it has seen some high-profile exits, including partners moving to Deloitte and PwC, EY continues to invest in strengthening its core service lines.
The firm is focusing on technology, tax, and risk advisory, areas that are seeing increased client demand.
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