Deloitte Combines Europe, Middle East to Boost Tech Investment

Deloitte is combining its national firms in Europe and the Middle East into a new regional grouping as it looks to step up cross-border activity and technology investment.

The Big Four accounting, tax, and consulting firm said Monday that partners had voted to create a new Europe, Middle East, and Africa region from June 1, spanning 80 separate countries. The move facilitates regional business and will allow greater investment into technology such as artificial intelligence, the firm said.

• “Deloitte EMEA uniquely strengthens our ability to invest at scale across borders to accelerate innovation,” Richard Houston, who will head the new ...