New England offices of Ernst & Young LLP announces new leadership promotions

BOSTON, Aug. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP recently announced promotions of nine professionals in its Boston and Providence offices. "These professionals demonstrate our ongoing commitment to developing outstanding leaders," said Boston Office Managing Partner George Neble. "They also showcase our continued investment in people to focus on winning in the market and building high-performing teams."

Ted Burdon was promoted to executive director of the firm. Ted is a member of the firm's Assurance practice, focusing on the consumer and industrial product sectors.

Steven Connors was promoted to partner of the firm. Steve is a member of the firm's Assurance practice, focusing on the real estate sector.

Jeffrey Davis was promoted to partner of the firm. Jeffrey is a member of the firm's Financial Services Office, focusing on asset management.

Candice King was promoted to principal of the firm. Candice is a member of the firm's International Tax-Transfer Pricing practice, focusing on the life sciences, technology and industrial manufacturing sectors.

Tony Noce was promoted to executive director of the firm. Tony is a member of the firm's Tax practice.

Chris Pereira was promoted to partner of the firm. Chris is a member of the firm's Assurance practice, focusing on the life science sector.

Shelby Saad-Callahan was promoted to partner of the firm. Shelby is a member of the firm's Tax practice, focusing on the real estate, service partnership, entertainment and venture capital sectors.

Elisabeth Schadae was promoted to executive director of the firm. Elisabeth is a member of the firm's Financial Services Office in the Tax practice.

Natasha Wheatley was promoted to executive director of the firm. Natasha is a member of the firm's Financial Services Office, focusing on the insurance industry.

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