Dora Liu Appointed CEO of Deloitte China

Deloitte China is pleased to announce the appointment of Dora Liu as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Patrick Tsang, effective June 1, 2025, for a term of four years.

Dora Liu joined Deloitte in 1993 and became a Partner in 2004. She currently serves as Deputy CEO and Chief Quality and Transformation Officer of Deloitte China, and is a member of the Deloitte Asia Pacific Governing Board. Over the course of her 30-year career with the firm, she has held a wide range of senior leadership roles, including National Leader of Audit & Assurance, Regional Managing Partner for Eastern China, Financial Services Industry National Leader, and National Innovation Services Leader. Dora is also a delegate to the 15th and 16th Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress.

Patrick Tsang has served as CEO of Deloitte China since October 2016 and will conclude two successful terms. Reflecting on his tenures, Patrick said, “It has been a great honor to lead Deloitte China in our mission to serve the nation with our professional expertise, help clients and talent thrive, and contribute meaningfully to the country's high-quality development. I am deeply grateful to the board, the partners, and all our stakeholders for their trust and support during my tenures in this role.” On his successor, he added, “Dora and I have worked closely together for many years. She embodies Deloitte’s core values and long-term vision. With her deep expertise, strong leadership, and unwavering dedication, I am confident she will uphold and carry forward our mission and legacy, and guide Deloitte China to deliver even greater value to our clients, our people, and the broader society.”

Upon her appointment, Dora Liu stated, “We have always regarded the China market as a cornerstone of future growth—for both our firm and our clients. In the coming fiscal year, we will officially launch our ‘1-2-3 Strategy’. Anchor the aspiration of 'Be in a category of ONE', becoming the most leading professional services firm in China. Focus on two aspects: seize the opportunities to win the business of today, as well as transform to build the business of tomorrow. Rely on the three key pillars: the Multi-Disciplinary Model of Audit, Tax, and Consulting services, solutions powered by AI and emerging technologies, and a future fit professional talent base. I will lead our team in upholding our commitment to serving the country with professional expertise, guided by integrity and quality as foundation. Together, we will help drive industry progress, economic prosperity, and high-quality development.”

Dora also paid tribute to Patrick’s leadership, “Under Patrick’s leadership, Deloitte China has always committed to being a highly respected and responsible professional services firm—deepening our investment in the China market, enhancing service capabilities, championing digital transformation, and proactively navigating new geopolitical and business trends. These efforts have laid a strong foundation for long-term success. From the new fiscal year starting June 1, 2025, Patrick will continue to serve as our Senior Partner, leveraging his experience to continue driving impactful contributions.”

On January 27, 2025, Vivian Jiang, Chair of Deloitte China Governing Board, announced the duly approval by the votes of Deloitte China partners, to this appointment in accordance with the firm’s CEO selection process. Vivian affirmed that “Deloitte China is an independent local firm owned and operated by our Deloitte China partners, with a global brand and connected to the global network. This smooth CEO transition demonstrates our partners’ shared vision and our strong legacy in the spirit of partnership. We sincerely thank Patrick for his strong leadership and long-lasting contributions. We are confident that under Dora’s leadership, Deloitte China will continue to create enduring value and drive high-quality development for our clients, the industry, and the broader economy, as we strive together for a better shared future.”