The habit that helped PwC's US CEO climb from intern to the C-Suite
PwC US CEO Paul Griggs attributes his career progression from intern to C-suite executive to the values of curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to put in extra effort. He emphasizes that despite the influence of AI, fundamental professional habits like continuous learning and dedication remain essential for career advancement.
Why it matters
The advice highlights the enduring importance of soft skills and work ethic in professional services, even as technological disruption reshapes the workplace.
Paul Griggs started as an intern at PwC and is now a senior partner and US CEO. PwC PwC's senior partner and US CEO started as an intern at the Big Four firm 30 years ago. Paul Griggs emphasizes curiosity and persistence as key drivers for career advancement. He suggests saying "yes" and putting in the extra hours to get ahead. AI is changing how we work, but it hasn't changed timeless career truths — like the fact that putting in extra effort will get you ahead. That's according to PwC's US CEO, Paul Griggs. The senior partner, who started as an intern at the Big Four consulting firm about 30 years ago and has led its US business for the past two years, said he'd give early-career workers the same advice today that he would have decades ago.
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