Viviana Voorwald

Viviana is a PwC partner responsible for Wellbeing and conscious leadership (Inner Development Goals). Before that, she led the ESG platform at PwC, and realised that you cannot change the world with tools alone. Firstly, change requires a deep transformation of ourselves. Do we know what we stand for? Do we dare to stand up for our beliefs? Or do we just continue in the current system, in our comfort zone? That way we will not change the world. How do we inspire the new generation? Do they have a clear purpose in their lives, do they have a broader view of the world around them? Are they happy and can they make the most of life? These are themes that led Viviana to shift her focus from a financial background to a more holistic view of leadership and well-being. In this way, she helps colleagues and clients thrive to their fullest potential and realize the essential changes this world needs.

Qualifications

Viviana has a cum laude degree in Economics and Business Administration and holds a postgraduate Register Accountant (RA) degree from the Maastricht University (The Netherlands). Viviana also has a postgraduate degree in Controlling (EMFC) from Nyenrode University. She has a futher two certificates in Positive Psychology and Neuroscience from the Radboud University in Nijmegen. She has completed a 3-year training in Buddhist Psychology, and is convinced spirituality and mental well-being are inextricably linked (see Lisa Miller's book "The Awakened Brain"). She is fluent in Dutch, English and Spanish and has working knowledge of German and French.

Key client experience

Viviana has experience as an accountant with the audit of several large international companies in the energy sector. She also managed transactions for corporate clients and PE in the energy sector. In recent years, she helped clients with their ESG challenges, and currently focusses entirely on Wellbeing solutions for clients.

Viviana is used to operating at board level, and values an open relationship with her clients.

Other roles

Viviana founded the Women in Energy network in 2009, which connects women in leadership positions at energy companies. She also has an important role in improving employee wellbeing of people within PwC, as well as talent management and diversity.

Viviana was one of the partners responsible for "Change" (implementing the culture change program and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes) within the PwC Netherlands Assurance practice.

Viviana was a board member of the NBA which is the Dutch Association of Certified Public Accountants (RA). She is also a member of the Curatorium of the Executive Master of Finance and Control (RC) at Nyenrode University.

Personal

Viviana has 2 children. She plays field hockey and tennis and enjoys spinning and walking/hiking. Additionally, she has a particular interest in topics relating to physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.