Former PwC Tax Partner, Niloufar Molavi, is the new US Energy Leader

PwC US today announced that Niloufar Molavi has been appointed as the firm’s U.S. Energy Leader and new Market Managing Partner (MMP) for Greater Houston. In her new role, Molavi leads a practice comprised of 920 professionals serving U.S. energy clients in the oil and gas industry and is responsible for all client services – assurance, advisory and tax – for the geographic markets of Houston, Tulsa and New Orleans.

“Having spent my entire career in Houston, I’ve had many opportunities to grow, to gain new experiences, and to make a difference here at PwC – and I’ve been fortunate to work with so many talented and dedicated individuals along the way to help serve our energy clients in the U.S. and abroad,” said Molavi. “I’m excited to continue to build our robust energy practice, and as I take on this new role, I’m eager to give back to the market that has helped me gain so many great experiences.”

She previously served as energy leader within PwC’s Tax practice and as the firm’s U.S. Chief Diversity Officer, overseeing the firm’s diversity strategy and all of its related programs and initiatives. With over 20 years experience with PwC, Molavi has served a wide range of energy companies both in the U.S. and abroad, advising clients on international and U.S. tax structuring, mergers, acquisitions and potential public offerings. She began her career with PwC in 1991 and was promoted to partner in 2001. She joined the firm’s U.S. Leadership team in 2009.

Molavi earned her degree in Accounting as well as a Masters in Professional Accounting with a concentration in Taxation from the University of Texas at Austin. She currently serves on the Advisory Board of the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas and also serves on the non-profit board of Dress for Success Houston. She is a licensed CPA in Texas.