PwC has announced the return of Sandra Pupatello to its organization.

Pupatello is the former Ontario minister of economic development and trade, and she also served on the Legislative Assembly for 16 years as the director of business development and global markets.

“Her political experience, strategic insight and business networking skills will assist PwC in dealing with new markets, partnerships and growth,” says Gino Scapillati, PwC’s national managing partner, markets.

Pupatello was first elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1995, and she was appointed to cabinet in 2003. She was also a candidate in the 2013 Ontario Liberal leadership election.