HONG KONG, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte Asia Pacific today announced the appointment of Robert Hillard as Asia Pacific Chief Executive Officer, commencing a four-year term. Mr Hillard's appointment was endorsed by partners across Asia Pacific, and he succeeds David Hill following the completion of his four-year term on 31 May 2026.
"Asia Pacific is where the most consequential economic and technological decisions are now being made. Home to over 40 percent of the world's Fortune Global 500 companies and driving the majority of projected global economic growth and prosperity, this is where the future of business is being shaped. The convergence of AI and the region's growth creates an opportunity to serve clients with a level of precision, speed and scale not previously possible. Deloitte has the capability, the relationships and the reach to lead that transformation, and we intend to do so with discipline and pace," said Mr Hillard.
A senior business leader with deep experience across consulting, technology and transformation, Mr Hillard has spent his career working with clients across Asia Pacific on their most complex strategic and operational challenges. Most recently he served as Deloitte Asia Pacific's Consulting Businesses Leader, where he drove significant growth through AI-powered client solutions and alliances with leading technology firms. He sees this as a pivotal moment for the region - one where economic trajectory, technological change and demographic shift are converging in ways that will define Asia Pacific's prosperity for a generation. His focus as CEO will be ensuring Deloitte is at the centre of that convergence, helping the businesses and institutions of this region grow, transform and contribute to a more prosperous Asia Pacific.
