Hugh Man

Profile

Hugh Man joined PwC in April 2025 as a Partner in the Corporate Finance team, based in the firm's London office. He brings over 20 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry and has worked on numerous transactions including M&A, capital markets and financing deals. In his role at PwC, he focuses on M&A and capital raising in the insurance sector.

Man specialized in advising on complex, high-value transactions across insurance and financial services, with particular expertise in life and pensions, non-life insurance, reinsurance, as well as distribution and services. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Philosophy from the University of Oxford (1999-2003).

Career history

• PwC: Partner, Corporate Finance (2025–present)
• Jefferies International: Managing Director and Head of EMEA Insurance
• Credit Suisse: Managing Director in similar role (5 years)
• Fosun: Investment role
• UBS Investment Bank: Corporate Finance role
• Deutsche Bank: Career start (2004)

Notable achievements and industry standing

Man's transition from investment banking to PwC represents a strategic move to leverage deep insurance sector relationships. His appointment was described as marking "a significant step in strengthening" PwC's leadership in insurance M&A, reflecting the firm's confidence in his "proven track record of advising on complex, high-value transactions".

What Hugh Man could bring to Partner, Corporate Finance at PwC: Man brings a rare combination of investment banking rigor and client relationships from both Jefferies and Credit Suisse, positioned to elevate PwC's insurance M&A practice during a period of strategic consolidation in the sector. His cross-border EMEA experience and deep knowledge of life insurance, pensions, and reinsurance transactions position him to win complex, multi-jurisdictional deals while establishing PwC as a preferred alternative to traditional investment banks for insurance clients seeking diversified advisory capabilities.