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An overview of KPMG global news:

South Africa

Joelene Pierce named next CEO of KPMG in South Africa KPMG has appointed Joelene Pierce as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 March 2026. She will succeed Ignatius Sehoole, who is stepping down ahead of his retirement.
12 November 2025
United States

KPMG US adds tax directors Teresa Halpin and Rick Lawlor KPMG US has hired Teresa Halpin and Rick Lawlor as tax directors in its trade and customs practice.
20 October 2025
Middle East

KPMG strengthens Middle East leadership team with six senior appointments KPMG has announced several leadership appointments in the Middle East, with a six-person line up strengthening its capabilities in financial services, digital transformation, and technology consultin
16 October 2025
United Kingdom

KPMG appoints Pukar Mehta as UK head of media strategy Pukar Mehta has been named as the leader of KPMG’s media strategy team in the UK.
16 September 2025
United States

KPMG International appoints new heads of global advisory and AI strategy KPMG International has appointed two US-based partners – Rob Fisher and Steve Chase – as global head of advisory and global head of AI & digital innovation, respectively.
10 September 2025
United Kingdom

Beccy Fenton to take on global leadership of healthcare at KPMG UK-based Beccy Fenton has been appointed global head of healthcare for KPMG. The news comes as KPMG International announces the appointment of four new global sector heads.
18 August 2025
United States

Former IRS acting commissioner joins KPMG’s tax practice Douglas O’Donnell, former acting commission of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has joined KPMG’s Washington national tax practice as a senior managing director.
30 July 2025
United States

KPMG US appoints chief strategy officer, national managing partners and principals KPMG US on Wednesday announced its new chief strategy officer – Phil Isom – and its national managing partners and principals.
21 July 2025
Middle East

KPMG appoints seven new partners in the Middle East KPMG has appointed seven new partners across its Advisory and Tax practices in the Middle East.
16 June 2025
United States

KPMG elects Will Williams as chair of Americas region KPMG has elected Will Williams as chair of its Americas region, effective July 1, 2025.
11 June 2025
United States

KPMG appoints Jody Love as leader of Baltimore office KPMG US has appointed Jody Love as managing partner of its Baltimore office, effective June 1, 2025.
04 June 2025
Middle East

KPMG announces nine partner promotions across the Middle East Big Four accounting and consulting firm KPMG has promoted nine colleagues to Partner across the Middle East.
19 May 2025
Middle East

Abdullah Akbar appointed Head of Family Business and Private Enterprise at KPMG KPMG has announced the appointment of Abdullah Akbar as the new Head of Family Business and Private Enterprise for the Middle East, a role he holds alongside his position as Head of the Board Leaders
13 May 2025
United States

KPMG US makes three leadership appointments in asset management sector KPMG US has appointed Yesenia Scheker-Izquierdo as national sector leader for asset management and business line leader for asset management and private equity, David Neuenhaus as tax sector leader f
09 April 2025
United States

KPMG US names Timothy Walsh as chair and CEO and Atif Zaim as deputy chair KPMG US has elected Timothy Walsh as chair and CEO and Atif Zaim as deputy chair for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2025.
04 March 2025
Saudi Arabia

KPMG welcomes three new partners with Big Four experience to Saudi business Having just promoted three to partner earlier this month, KPMG’s Saudi business has now also welcomed three new partners from outside the business.
23 January 2025
Saudi Arabia

KPMG appoints three new partners in Saudi team Global consulting and accounting firm KPMG has appointed three new partners in the Middle East, with Anan Sijini, Hytham Elsohl, Mohammad Alnaimi all members of the firm’s Saudi team.
08 January 2025
Saudi Arabia

KPMG appoints Hossain Alshedoki as Global Lead for IoT and OT offerings Big Four firm KPMG has named Hossain Alshedoki, a leader in its Saudi advisory business, to a global role.
07 November 2024
Italy

KPMG installs Fabiano Gobbo as new Advisory leader for EMEA region Big Four firm KPMG has appointed the Italian Fabiano Gobbo as the new Advisory leader for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
05 November 2024
India

KPMG names Hemant Jhajhria as new head of Consulting business KPMG has brought Hemant Jhajhria on board from strategy firm Boston Consulting Group to lead its Consulting business in India.
30 October 2024
Saudi Arabia

KPMG adds eight company members to Saudi partnership team KPMG has promoted eight company members to its partner team in Saudi Arabia, further strengthening its Middle East leadership team.
08 October 2024
Romania

Big Four firm KPMG appoints four new partners in Romania Global accounting and consulting firm KPMG has appointed four new partners in its Romanian business. Ioana Zenaida Popp has been appointed a partner in the Audit practice.
02 October 2024
France

KPMG names Stephane Souchet leader of Corporate Finance arm in France KPMG has named Stephane Souchet as the new leader of its Corporate Finance practice in France.
23 September 2024
Canada

KPMG Canada promotes Johanna Gerrie to M&A tax leader KPMG Canada has promoted Johanna Gerrie to national mergers & acquisitions (M&A) tax leader.
17 September 2024
Saudi Arabia

Khalid Alruwaysan joins KPMG’s Advisory partnership in Saudi Arabia KPMG has strengthened its Advisory team in Saudi Arabia with Khalid Alruwaysan.
27 August 2024
Canada

KPMG appoints Nancy Chase as global risk services leader KPMG International has appointed Nancy Chase as global leader for risk services, effective October 1, 2024.
23 August 2024
Middle East

Turki Alajmi becomes partner in KPMG's Defense & Security practice KPMG has promoted Turki Alajmi, a Saudi-based member of the company, to partner in its Defense & Security practice.
14 August 2024
India

KPMG appoints Reena Wahi as Head of People, Performance and Culture KPMG has appointed Reena Wahi as Partner and Head of People, Performance and Culture. She will be based out of Mumbai.
05 July 2024
United Kingdom

Vishal Chopra to lead KPMG in Scotland KPMG UK has announced the new head of its firm in Scotland. Vishal Chopra will take on the role from James Kergon in October 2024.
24 June 2024
United States

KPMG appoints Patrick Ryan as head of DC office and federal sector KPMG US has promoted Patrick Ryan to managing partner of its Washington, DC office and leader of its US federal sector.
11 June 2024
Canada

KPMG Canada appoints Benjie Thomas as next CEO KPMG Canada has appointed Benjie Thomas as chief executive officer, effective October 1, 2024.
28 May 2024
Bahrain

Farhad Chothia and Alden Muhoni join KPMG's M&A team KPMG has boosted its Deals Advisory practice in Bahrain with the hire of Farhad Chothia and Alden Muhoni.
13 May 2024

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