Anita McOuat, FCPA, FCA

Sharp analysis. Foresight. Intuition. This is how colleagues describe Anita who, for two decades, has been an inspirational leader and a driving force in the profession.

Anita became the youngest member of the PwC leadership team in 2018 as the National Industry Leader for Technology, Media, Telecom and Consumer Markets, where she spearheaded impressive year-over-year business growth in this $500 million sector.  

In 2022, she achieved another milestone, becoming the first visible minority to hold the Assurance leadership role at PwC, responsible for its largest business unit. Anita’s strategic prowess has delivered remarkable results, boosting revenue growth, profit and employee engagement within a year.  As President of the Canadian Club, she has connected political and business leaders on issues that matter to Canadians.

Anita adeptly highlights the versatility of the accounting profession on both the red carpet and stage, captivating the next generation and underscoring CPAs’ unique role in fostering trust in ESG, AI and digital transformation. Known for encouraging her colleagues to “get after it,” Anita’s impact goes beyond leadership - it’s a transformative journey of success and inclusivity.