EY hires nearly 10,000 staff as AI services revenue jumps 50%

In its 2026 financial year, EY announced a net addition of almost 10,000 employees, raising its worldwide workforce to 415,000. Most hires were made through the firm’s global entities, the offshore delivery network, while the Americas division saw a reduction of about 4,500 staff. AI-related services generated a 50% increase in revenue, helping total global revenue climb 4.7% to $57 billion.

EY-Parthenon, the strategy and transactions arm, grew 7.4% to $6.8 billion, marking a turnaround after two stagnant years. Under CEO Janet Truncale’s “All-In” AI strategy, the firm invested billions in its operating model and $448 million in training. These results contrast with mixed performance at peers such as Deloitte and Accenture, highlighting EY’s successful AI-focused expansion.