EY appoints Adi Karev as Global Oil & Gas Leader

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Nov 03, 2015, 07:55 ET

LONDON, Nov. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- EY announces the appointment of Adi Karev as Global Oil & Gas Leader, overseeing EY's network of sector professionals around the world.

Karev joins EY from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited where he served as Global Head Oil & Gas and the National Country Lead for the firm's Oil & Gas and Shipping & Ports practices in China.

He has more than 25 years of global management and advisory experience guiding international energy and resource companies on business transformation initiatives to address cultural, economic and operational challenges. Over the course of his career, he has worked with companies in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. In his new role he will be based in Hong Kong.

Alison Kay, Global Vice Chair, Industry, at EY says:

"Client issues are becoming more complex ─ particularly in the oil and gas sector. That's why we're continuously focused on building the highest performing teams at EY to respond to our clients' needs. Adi's depth of experience will enhance the value we bring to oil and gas companies around the world."

Karev says: "The global oil and gas sector is evolving every day. Supply and demand dynamics, the changing energy mix and geopolitical issues are just a few of the challenges forcing companies to rethink the way they do business. Having the right strategy in place is crucial in today's market. I'm looking forward to supporting EY's purpose of building a better working world by helping leading oil and gas companies build a lasting legacy."

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About EY Global Oil & Gas

The oil and gas sector is constantly changing. Increasingly uncertain energy policies, geopolitical complexities, cost management and climate change all present significant challenges. EY's Global Oil & Gas team supports a global network of more than 10,000 oil and gas professionals with extensive experience in providing assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services across the upstream, midstream, downstream and oilfield service sub-sectors. The team works to anticipate market trends, execute the mobility of our global resources and articulate points of view on relevant key sector issues. With our deep sector focus, we can help your organization drive down costs and compete more effectively.

For more information, please visit ey.com/oilandgas.

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