PwC Africa has elected Michal Kotzé as its next Africa Territory Senior Partner, with his appointment taking effect on July 1, 2027. The firm announced the leadership transition in a statement published on PwC Nigeria’s official website on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Kotzé will succeed Dion Shango, who completes his maximum eight-year tenure on June 30, 2027. The incoming territory senior partner currently serves as PwC Africa’s Clients and Markets Leader, a position he has held since July 2019.
A Continent-Wide Mandate
In his new role, Kotzé will oversee the firm’s strategic direction across Africa, working alongside regional chief executives and leadership teams in PwC’s East, South and West Market Areas. His election followed a selection process that included partner nominations, governance reviews and a vote by PwC partners across the continent.
Kotzé has identified several areas he considers central to Africa’s economic prospects, among them artificial intelligence, cross-border business expansion, capital markets, infrastructure development, regional value chains and the energy transition. He also emphasised the importance of upholding quality and ethical standards as businesses adapt to a shifting operating environment.
Continuity and Reform
Shango, the outgoing territory senior partner, said the transition would build on the work carried out during his tenure. Sam Abu, Regional CEO of PwC’s West Market Area, said African economies needed to translate economic stability and ongoing reforms into sustainable growth, describing artificial intelligence as an opportunity to lift productivity and strengthen businesses.
A Long Tenure at PwC
According to his LinkedIn profile, Kotzé studied at the University of Pretoria between 1993 and 1996 before joining PwC in January 1997. The profile shows he has served as a partner at the firm since 1997 and has also held the position of PwC Africa Energy, Utilities and Resources Leader alongside his Clients and Markets role.
The leadership change comes as PwC’s member firms across the continent continue to report their financial performance. PwC Nigeria recorded revenue of N55.36 billion for the financial year ended June 30, 2025, according to an analysis of transparency reports by Nairametrics Research. That review examined more than 1,350 client entries across seven major audit firms in Nigeria and found their combined disclosed revenue exceeded N175 billion in their 2025 financial years. Deloitte’s revenue was excluded because it was not disclosed in its transparency report.
