Dean Simone, who has been leading both the firm's Industrial Products sector and its Risk Assurance practice, has assumed the role of leader of Risk Assurance Services. Partner Robert McCutcheon succeeded Simone's former Industrial Products sector role.

PwC's recently expanded Risk Assurance practice provides significant technical expertise, as well as deep industry knowledge across all industries. The team advises clients on developing risk and compliance programs, audits and creating internal controls processes around business performance issues, IT systems, as well as strategy and contingency planning.

In more than 25 years at PwC, Simone has served clients in the industrial, chemicals, metals, packaging, business services and consumer products industries. His background includes merger & acquisition, strategy and execution, complex tax structures, corporate governance, and navigating the complexities of doing business outside the United States.