Patrizia Ferrari

Patrizia Ferrari

Sr. Partner, Audit & Assurance Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Patrizia Ferrari (CA) is a Senior Partner at PwC with 25 years of experience in asset and wealth management. She leads audit and advisory engagements for global clients, managing over $1 trillion in AUM and 1,000+ funds. Specializing in private equities, real estate, infrastructure, and global credit, she ensures accurate financial presentation and disclosure. Patrizia also reviews internal controls and collaborates with auditors on cross-firm engagements. As a mentor, she recruits and develops staff through education and training. 

 

In client management, Patrizia addresses challenges like privacy, cybercrime, and future workforce needs, maintaining close relationships with executive leadership. She led the adoption of IFRS, contributing to the successful proposal to the IASB and adoption of IFRS 12. 

 

Patrizia volunteers as a Board Member and Committee Member for Canada’s National Ballet School and previously for Turning Point Youth Services, where she led asset realization and created an endowment fund.