Sebastian di Paola

I am a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in professional services, specialising in international leadership, governance, and client relationship management. Since joining PwC in 1991, I have held a variety of leadership roles across multiple geographies, building a strong network of contacts across industry sectors, with a particular focus on finance, treasury and risk management.

I hold a law degree from Cambridge University and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1994. My career at PwC began in the UK, followed by a move to PwC Belgium in 1994, where I became a partner in 2001. In 2007, I joined PwC Switzerland, where I was admitted to the partnership and took on leadership responsibilities, particularly in the French-speaking region.

Throughout my career, I have served in numerous leadership capacities, including Global Leader of PwC’s Treasury Solutions Practice, Member of the Global Finance Consulting Core Leadership Team, Chair of the Swiss HQ Romandie Club and Chair of the CFO Roundtable for Commodity Trading Companies.
In 2008, I was appointed to lead PwC Switzerland’s consulting practice in French-speaking Switzerland and joined the Country Admission Committee, which I chaired from 2010 to 2015. I also served as a member of PwC Switzerland’s Oversight Board from 2010 to 2019 and of PwC Europe’s Supervisory Board, later renamed to Europe Partner Council, which I led from July 2024 till June 2025.

Since July 2022 I am the Chairman of PwC Switzerland and became a member of the PwC Global Board in July 2024, where I served on the Governance and Risk Committees.

In my current roles as Chair of the PwC Global Board and Chairman of PwC Switzerland, I am committed to driving excellence in governance, fostering collaboration across regions, and delivering value to our clients. Additionally, I continue to serve as a Global Relationship Partner and Client Service Partner, overseeing multinational clients and key accounts.

My career has been defined by a dedication to leadership, innovation, and building trusted relationships, and I remain passionate about contributing to the success of PwC and its clients on a global scale.