Deloitte appoints N.J. managing partner

Deloitte, an audit, tax and advisory services firm, announced recently it has named Paul Krieger New Jersey managing partner.Krieger, a partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP, was named to the role on Dec. 1, 2016, succeeding Joe Welter. Welter is retiring in June.

In this role, Krieger will be responsible for driving client and business growth, as well as head the direction of the firm’s New Jersey market activities.

 “I am grateful and honored to be asked to serve our professionals and clients in the New Jersey market,” Krieger said in a prepared statement. “I am looking forward to this exciting new role and to continue growing and developing our work in this region.”

Krieger joined Deloitte’s audit practice in 1990. He then was named to the partnership in 2002.

“Paul brings an impressive record of accomplishment and dedication to serving clients across the tri-state region,” Welter said in a prepared statement. “I am confident that he will continue to build and grow our New Jersey practice while providing valuable and distinctive client service.”