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Wesley R. Bricker CPA, JD

Vice Chair - US/MX Trust Solutions Co-Leader, PwC

Wes Bricker is Vice Chair-US Trust Solutions Co-Leader at PwC. In this role he oversees the largest Trust platform in the world, bringing together the firm's combined Audit, ESG, Digital Assurance and Tax Reporting capabilities to best help clients as they seek to build trust with their stakeholders. As co-leader, Wes is responsible for the quality of service, excellence in the work performed by over 23,000 partners and people, developing diverse teams and driving innovation. Wes is also a Senior Relationship Partner for clients across industries including financial services, energy & utilities, and consumer markets. He frequently speaks to boards and management teams to help them develop and execute their business strategy.  Wes brings a track record of leadership in the global capital markets and the public accounting profession. He currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for XBRL International, a consortium that oversees the widely-recognized standard for digital business reporting globally, and is a Board Member for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Professional Experience:

Previously, Wes served as the PwC US Assurance Leader. Prior to that, he was the Securities & Exchange Commission's Chief Accountant beginning in 2016. Before joining the SEC, Wes was an Assurance partner at PwC leading public and private company audit engagements and advisory engagements in the banking, capital markets, financial technology, and investment management sectors. He was also a member of the firm's National Office during the global financial crisis advising on complex financial accounting matters.  Wes received a BS in accounting from Elizabethtown College and a JD from American University. He is licensed as a certified public accountant in various states and is a member of the New York State Bar Association.


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