Prince Rahming

Inspired To Achieve, Inspiring To Make a Difference

Prince Rahming is the definition of success. The internationally respected Lyford Cay Foundations Alumni Scholar has been Senior Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Bahamas (PwC Bahamas) since 2011. His inspiring rise to the top is a tale of hard work, determination and unexpected opportunity.

Prince describes his early years as humble but full of family support. When he was seven, his mother passed away, and he and his siblings moved in with their extended family.

“There were already 15 children in the home. The funds weren’t there, and my options were limited,” said Rahming.

One area that was never limited was Rahming’s academic ability. A bright student, he attended high school at St. Augustine’s College before going on to the College of The Bahamas. Rahming settled on accounting as his major and pursued his Associate degree. As one of the top accounting students at the College, he was awarded a PwC Bahamas scholarship.

The scholarship provided more than funding; it provided an opportunity to network and learn more about the company. The connection solidified his career interest and he applied and was accepted to Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada to continue his studies.

While Rahming had the aptitude for university, he did not have funding. He turned to Lyford Cay Foundations.

“When I applied to university, I didn’t have the money,” Rahming said. “My family raised money for me, but I knew that would not be enough.”

 “One day the phone rang,” he continued. “It was Lyford Cay Foundations offering me a scholarship. My family and I cried tears of joy.”

With tuition in hand, Rahming was on his way and obtained a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with honours in 1991. He was immediately hired by PwC Bahamas for an entry-level position.

But Rahming’s ambitions were far beyond entry-level. “As soon as I walked in the door, I knew I wanted to become Senior Partner,” said Rahming.

He spent countless late nights and weekends at work learning from senior members of the firm with this vision in mind. After three years of service, Rahming was selected for PwC’s Global Mobility Programme at PwC New York.

“I embraced the opportunity. I visualised my path and gave it my all. After two years in Manhattan, I returned to The Bahamas and was immediately promoted to Audit Manager,” said Rahming.

Just a few years later, Rahming was invited to participate in an international exchange that sent him to PwC Switzerland. The programme was slated for eighteen months but Rahming was invited to join the Swiss firm before the end date. In 2006, Rahming was promoted to Director within the Swiss firm and then one year later was admitted into the Swiss partnership.

Rahming’s tenure with PwC Switzerland spanned ten years with him consistently achieving along the way. It was at this time that Rahming received an unexpected call for PwC Bahamas offering the position of Senior Partner back in The Bahamas that he had envisioned long ago.

Today, under Rahming’s strong leadership, PwC Bahamas has nearly tripled in size.

At the pinnacle of his career, Rahming has not forgotten his roots. “Now my focus is on training the next set of leaders in the firm,” mused Rahming.

Rahming counts receiving a Lyford Cay Foundations scholarship as one of the pivotal moments of his illustrious career.

“Donors made a difference for me over 30 years ago and they are still making a difference for so many. Because of your support, I am now doing my best to touch the lives of others.”