Deloitte becomes the largest private professional services organization worldwide

Deloitte has become the largest private professional services organization in the world based on revenue and headcount. For the first time in the organization’s history, Deloitte is the leader. As of the fiscal year ended 31 May 2010, Deloitte had aggregate member firm revenues of US$26.578 billion and employed approximately 170,000 people worldwide, including nearly 35 percent in priority markets.

- Twenty years ago we were the smallest of what was then the Big Eight. Over the years, our goal was never to be the largest—we have always aimed to be the best, to be the standard of excellence - said Deloitte Global CEO Jim Quigley. - Deloitte professionals have pursued that goal by consistently delivering high-quality, world-class client service and demonstrating a strong focus on responsible business practices, all that in accordance with Deloitte corporate culture.

Over the last five years, Deloitte was the fastest-growing private professional services organization based on total revenue among the Big Four. During the period from 2005-2009, Deloitte outgrew its peers by 2.7 to 3.3 percentage points annually. The organization has achieved its leadership position through a combination of organic growth, strategic acquisitions, a focus on quality, and bold investments in priority and emerging markets.

Deloitte has committed more than US$1 billion in strategic investments over the next five years. These investments include introducing innovative new services and multidisciplinary offerings, hiring new talents, and developing the capabilities of Deloitte staff worldwide.

The Belgrade-based office of Deloitte was opened in 1991 and it now employs about 150 consultants and auditors who provide the services to large and fast-growing companies in all economic sectors.