Renjen will remain with the Deloitte US firm until he transitions to the role of Deloitte Global CEO.

"Beyond serving as a leader in the U.S. member firm, Punit brings unique perspectives on the global business environment, having a true multi-cultural career journey," said Steve Almond, Chairman.

"I am excited to work with Punit as we continue to make significant investments to transform member firm services, including audit, to deliver high quality, meaningful results for clients and raise the bar for the entire profession."

Prior to his role as US Chairman, Renjen served as Chairman and CEO of Deloitte Consulting LLP in the US During his tenure as U.S. Consulting CEO, the consulting practice experienced tremendous growth despite an ongoing recession, helping Deloitte Consulting LLP become one of the largest consulting providers according to leading analysts' rankings.

Renjen is also a recognized leader in mergers & acquisitions (M&A), assisting clients through the entire M&A lifecycle. Renjen grew up in India and holds a bachelor's degree with honors and a master's degree in management with honors from Willamette University.
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