Olivier Pilot Debienne is the new International Audit Partner at Mazars in Portugal

Lisbon, December 13th: Olivier Pilot Debienne is Mazars new International Partner in Portugal, reinforcing its management team.

This appointment consolidates Mazars commitment in Portugal to the Audit & Assurance Industry and Services area and its main objective is to continue to develop it in response to new market challenges, such as talent management, digital transformation and ESG targets.

According to Olivier Pilot Debienne, Mazars new International Partner - "The opportunity to join the partnership at this important stage of Mazars growth and expansion in Portugal is very relevant and I am committed to continuing to work on the firm's development, strengthening its service and offering and consolidating its position in the market. Since joining Mazars, I have been dedicated to monitoring relevant national and international groups, confirming that the market itself continues to need and require a robust alternative to the so-called "big four", not only for reasons of rotation, but also of innovation, investment capacity and avoiding possible conflicts of interest between Audit and Non-Audit work."

"It's important not to forget that Portugal is an open economy, which benefits from this openness, and that international connections must continue to be increased and managed with discretion and recurrence," he added.

"In addition to the challenges associated with digital transformation, ESG requirements and regulatory demands, which have been the subject of debate and evolution, the biggest challenge facing the auditing profession continues to be the management of resources, which in this specific activity, because it requires commitment and particular and multidisciplinary skills, ends up being increasingly at the center of our concerns," concludes the new partner.

For Luís Gaspar, Country Managing Partner of Mazars in Portugal, "The continuous growth seen in this area of Mazars activity is proof of the quality of the service provided by our professionals and demonstrates that the market now recognizes the firm as a reliable alternative for the provision of Audit and Assurance services. The appointment of Olivier Pilot Debienne is therefore a consequence of Mazars growth and its role in the market, but also a reflection of our commitment to promoting our talents and empowering our people to achieve their ambitions."

The credentials of Mazars Audit area in Portugal are now widely recognized by the market, including a diverse set of clients in the different sectors of industry and services, and in the areas of banking and credit institutions, insurance companies, investment funds (securities and real estate), pension funds, venture capital and even real estate clients.

A track record of experience and specialization at national and international level

Olivier Pilot Debienne has a degree in Auditing from ISCAL and began his career in 2004. He has been the main senior auditor for a wide range of industrial and service entities. He was also involved in several internal control system reviews.He spent three years at Mazars in France (2006 to 2009), where he was an advisor to the Luso-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a member of the Mazars Group's French Desk.As of January 2021, he was also part of a specialized internal team called "Lab IFRS", dedicated exclusively to providing services (internal and external) related to the adoption of IFRS standards. In September 2022, he was promoted to Associate Partner.