Deloitte Balkans has a new Office Managing Partner

Following the new responsibilities within the Balkan cluster, Ahmed Hassan has already stepped down from the Audit Partner in Charge position for the Balkans that has been taken over by Sylvia Peneva from Deloitte Bulgaria. His responsibilities as DCE Chairman of Board will end as of December 31, 2011. As Office Managing Partner for the Balkan cluster, Hassan will coordinate Deloitte offices’ activities within different departments, develop and lead business strategies and ensure high quality services to the Firm’s clients.
“I feel honored for this appointment, which proves partners’ confidence in my abilities and capacity to assume such an important role,” said Hassan. “My number one priority is to pursue the Deloitte global strategy of becoming a Client Centric firm, while also focusing on long-term, sustainable growth. In parallel, I want to encourage transparent and clear communications outside and within the Firm, so as to build a strong, confident team of professionals that act and think As One. While we will continue to focus on predefined business lines and key industries, we plan to explore new opportunities - within or outside the business circle, aiming to consolidate our brand visibility and reputation around the region, on our way of becoming the number 1 professional services Firm in the region.” The company’s Balkan cluster currently employs 655 professionals and is led by 13 Partners, including three Partners in Charge. The Firm provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services to public and private clients.