A pregnant MBA graduate set to join a Big Four firm in India is drawing intense attention after posting worries about starting work while expecting. She says her happiness at the pregnancy is real, but anxiety remains around job location, possible discrimination, and how maternity expectations could shape her first months on the job—fueling a broader online debate on workplace support.
EY, PwC, KPMG, and Deloitte are increasingly acting as feeders for India’s corporate C-suite. Experts estimate that 30 to 50 leaders make the jump every year from Big Four roles to boardroom leadership positions, highlighting how audit and advisory experience is being repackaged as a leadership pipeline for companies across sectors.
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