My Net Worth: Karen Shires, PwC chair

My Net Worth: Karen Shires, PwC chair
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Jacques Steenkamp
Karen Shires has been with PwC for more than 33 years and became a partner in 2003. She has contributed to developing the country's auditing, assurance and ethical standards and is a fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and NZ. She is married and has two adult sons.I grew up in Onewhero, in northern Waikato. It's very rural. My dad, Rowan Harker, now 80, still works as an electrician and does some farming on the side. Mum Elaine is a stay-at-home homemaker. I am the oldest of four siblings. My two brothers and sister all live in On...

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