WeiserMazars Names Victor Wahba Chief Executive Officer

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Mar 31, 2015, 09:30 ET

NEW YORK, March 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading tax, audit, accounting and advisory firm WeiserMazars LLP announced today that Victor Wahba will succeed Douglas A. Phillips as the Chief Executive Officer of the firm as of April 1, 2015. Mr. Phillips will continue to serve as Chairman. This move is part of WeiserMazars' ongoing national expansion strategy and leadership succession plan. Previously the New York Office Managing Partner, Victor has served on the firm's Executive Committee for nearly a decade, including overseeing recent mergers and acquisitions which were designed to advance the firm's national strategic plan.

"Having led the firm as its Chairman and CEO for the past fifteen years, I am confident that Victor possesses the wisdom, foresight and other attributes needed to guide WeiserMazars into the future. I have worked with him for many years, and I know that he will provide the firm with the energy and drive to continue to grow, as well as fostering the well-established professional and social culture of WeiserMazars," said Doug Phillips.

In addition to his experience leading the WeiserMazars New York Office and serving on the firm's Executive Committee, Victor is a member of Mazars Group's Global Executive Board, where he helps determine strategy for the international accounting, tax, and consulting firm, which has a presence in 73 countries.

"I have been part of WeiserMazars' leadership for many years, and am proud of how the firm has grown and where we are headed. It is an honor for me to be named the CEO at this time of exciting development for our organization," commented Victor. "I will continue to build on the foundation established by the outstanding contributions of our people for nearly a century. I am excited and look forward to helping the firm continue to be a place filled with exceptional people delivering exceptional client service locally, nationally and internationally."

WeiserMazars LLP provides insight and specialized experience in accounting, tax and advisory services. Since 1921, our skilled professionals have leveraged technical expertise and industry familiarity to create customized solutions to overcome client challenges. As the independent U.S. member firm of Mazars Group – the 11^th largest accounting organization in the world – we have a global reach of nearly 14,000 professionals in more than 70 countries. Locally and internationally, we build lasting relationships with our clients by addressing their particular needs, creating value and optimizing their organizational performance. For more information visit us at www.weisermazars.com.

A hi-resolution headshot of Victor is available on request.