New market leader at PwC Denver wants it to double in size in next 5 years

PricewaterhouseCoopers' Denver office has grown 40 percent in the last five years to 550 employees.

Now, its new market managing partner Ellen Valde, says her goal is to double that within the next five years.

Valde, who took the reins at the Denver office six months ago, succeeding Katrina Salem, said the Denver office has been on a rapid growth tear.

The firm, known for taxes and audits, has spread its wings into cyber security and helping firms with mergers and acquisitions. One of its specialty…