Panos delivered significant transformational change at Deloitte, streamlining and simplifying the business and Rolls Royce looks forward to benefitting from his expertise and experience
17 February 2021: Panos Kakaullis is appointed as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Rolls-Royce. He will be succeeding Stephen Daintith.
Panos wide range of multinational corporations combining audit, advisory and transaction services. Prior to joining Rolls Royce, Global Head of Audit and Assurance Practice at Deloitte. Post which he joined PA Consulting.
Warren East, CEO, said “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Panos as Chief Financial Officer who will join us in May this year. Panos delivered significant transformational change at Deloitte, streamlining and simplifying the business and we look forward to benefitting from his expertise and experience as we deliver on our fundamental reorganization and secure a sustainable and prosperous future for Rolls-Royce.”
Panos Kakoullis said “I am very excited to be joining Rolls-Royce at such a pivotal time. I have great admiration for Warren, the wider leadership team and the business as a whole and am proud to become part of the team.”
Panos will take up his new role on 3 May 2021. Stephen will leave Rolls-Royce on 19 March 2021, shortly after the publication of the Group’s full year 2020 results. To support the Group in the period of transition between Stephen Daintith and Panos Kakoullis, Ben Fidler will be appointed as Interim CFO, he is currently acting as Deputy CFO and joined the Executive Team effective 1 January 2021.
