Deloitte, a provider of industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services, has appointed Jim Berry as a vice chairman of Deloitte and the leader of its real estate and construction sector practice in the United States.
“We are very pleased to have a senior partner like Jim stepping up to lead our real estate and construction practice at a time we see so much convergence of opportunities in the marketplace,” said Kenny Smith, a vice chairman of Deloitte who leads the financial services industry group, as well as serves as the overall U.S. industry program leader. “As with most industries today, we expect to see accelerating innovation and new investment opportunities rise in the sector.”
In his new role, Berry will lead the overall strategic direction of the sector’s broad client-facing efforts. Based out of Dallas, he will oversee the practice’s approximately 1,600 U.S.-based client-focused professionals.
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