About Horwath International

Horwath International member firms provide innovative business solutions in the areas of Assurance, Business Services, Consulting, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Tax and Technology.

Member firms are driven by a single purpose - helping clients succeed in whichever markets they operate - global or local. Clients have immediate access to a broad range of industry specific expertise worldwide.

As one of the largest global professional service organizations, Horwath International has more than 110 independent member firms operating from 400 offices around the world.

Leadership. Each member is well established as a leader in its national business community and is staffed by nationals, with a comprehensive knowledge of local laws and customs which is important to clients undertaking new ventures or expanding in other countries.

Quality, professional services. Quality professional services (accounting, auditing, tax and consulting) are basic to Horwath member firms' operations. Standardized operating procedures for international work have been developed. Member activities and engagements are coordinated in New York, under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, Werner E. Rotach.

International Strength.  Regional divisions have been established and are respectively coordinated by Regional Directors as follows: in the Arab-speaking countries by Wael and Kamel Abou Chakra, Beirut, Lebanon; in Asia and the Pacific Region by Alan Johnson and Clement Chan, Hong Kong; in Europe by James H.F.Gemmell, London, United Kingdom and Hans de Kruijs, Amsterdam, Netherlands; in Latin America and the Caribbean by Eduardo J. Pestarino, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and in North America by Donald D. Pangburn, Denver.

A Message from the Chief Executive Officer, Werner E. Rotach

In today's world of shifting frontiers, uncertain economic outlook and increasingly competitive markets, clients around the world can testify to the benefits they have drawn from Horwath International's member firms. Their greatest strength is understanding the factors affecting business success in their clients' chosen markets. Instead of seeking merely to export professional expertise, Horwath International has welded a truly international network of business experts drawn from the leaders of their professional communities. All share a commitment to delivering technical excellence and the highest standards of client service.