KPMG announces appointment of Gary Wingrove as Global Chairman and CEO

18 March 2026: KPMG today announced that Gary Wingrove has been elected as the next Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KPMG International. Gary was nominated by the KPMG Global Board and elected by our Global Council. He will begin his four‑year term on 1 October 2026.

Gary currently serves as Global Chief Operating Officer and is a member of the Global Management Team. In this role, he has helped shape and execute KPMG’s global strategy (known as KPMG’s Collective Strategy), leading major advances in operational integration, regional clustering, global investment alignment, alliance expansion, and the ongoing growth of the KPMG Delivery Network (KDN). He has also overseen the firm’s digital transformation and the adoption of AI‑enabled solutions across the global organisation.

Before becoming global COO, Gary served as CEO of KPMG Australia from 2013 to 2021, nearly doubling the firm’s revenue, profitability and headcount while reshaping its culture. His global experience underpins the strategic clarity, operational discipline and values‑led leadership he brings to the role.

Gary will succeed Bill Thomas, who has served as Global Chairman and CEO since 2017.

Bill Thomas has led KPMG through a period of significant transformation and global growth, positioning the organisation as the fastest‑growing of the Big Four networks for the past two years. Under his leadership, global revenues have increased by 55% since 2017 (on a constant‑currency basis), and the firm has grown to more than 276,000 people worldwide. Bill created and embedded the Collective Strategy, aligning member firms behind shared priorities, refreshed governance and a unified global ambition. He has also overseen the firm’s multi‑billion dollar global investment program and deepened our alliances with partners including Microsoft, Google Cloud, SAP, Oracle and ServiceNow, enabling KPMG to deliver market leading, AI‑enabled solutions at scale.

Bill and Gary will work closely together over the next six months to ensure a seamless transition.

Additional background - Key global achievements during Bill Thomas’ time as Global Chairman and CEO:

• Bill Thomas has driven significant global growth, increasing revenues by 55% since 2017 on a constant‑currency basis and expanding the firm to more than 276,000 people worldwide (+40%).
• He has transformed KPMG’s strategic direction by creating and embedding the Collective Strategy, aligning our independent member firms behind shared priorities, refreshed governance and a unified vision for becoming the most trusted professional services organisation.
• Bill spearheaded the refresh of KPMG’s Global Values and established an annual Global Values Week, bringing together colleagues around the world to focus on our shared culture and behaviours.
• Bill led efforts to accelerate investment in technology and innovation, committing billions of dollars to digital transformation, AI, and client solutions — including major alliances with Microsoft, Google Cloud, SAP, ServiceNow and Oracle, and the expansion of KPMG Clara, the firm’s AI‑enabled audit platform.
• Under Bill’s leadership, KPMG has delivered sustained improvements in audit quality globally, with KPMG US leading the profession for audits without restatements and 89% of KPMG UK audits rated “good” or “limited improvements required”, the second‑highest result among the Big Four.
• Bill has also advanced leadership in Sustainability, launching a multi‑year, $1.5bn+ global sustainability strategy, embedding sustainability across services, creating new client hubs and solutions, and building a market-leading sustainability business, all while strengthening the firm’s long‑term societal impact through initiatives such as Our Impact Plan.

Bill Thomas’ biography: Bill Thomas

Additional background on Gary Wingrove:

• Gary Wingrove has served as Chief Operating Officer of KPMG International since 2022, where he has been responsible for executing the global Collective Strategy and overseeing day‑to‑day global operations across 140+ countries. He has led our operational integration through regional clustering, our global investment program, innovation and the expansion of the KPMG Delivery Network (KDN). He is also driving the firm’s digital transformation and adoption of AI-enabled solutions.
• A critical force behind the Collective Strategy since becoming COO, Gary has helped shape shared priorities, investment alignment, and the next phase of the firm’s strategic development.
• Gary brings a strong global lens shaped by roles across Australia, ASPAC and global leadership.
• As CEO of KPMG Australia from 2013 to 2021, Gary led the firm through a period of significant growth—nearly doubling revenue, profitability, and headcount. He also served on the KPMG’s ASPAC Board during this period.
• With more than 25 years at KPMG, Gary has held leadership roles spanning valuations, corporate finance, advisory, national and regional leadership, and global management. Earlier in his career he specialised in public fairness opinions, valuations of businesses and intangible assets, and strategic advisory work for major corporate clients.
• He is a qualified Chartered Accountant, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.
• Over his career, he has contributed to a wide range of industry forums and not‑for‑profit boards as a Non‑Executive Director.

Gary Wingrove’s biography: Gary Wingrove

Highlights from KPMG’s global FY25 financial results:

• KPMG delivered a 5.1% rise in global revenue.
• Network-wide investments delivered growth across all functions:
  o Tax & Legal Services up 7.5%, Audit up 6.0% and Advisory up 2.9%
• Growth across all regions amid challenging global market conditions:
  o Americas up 5.6%, Asia Pacific up 4.7% and EMA up 4.7%
• Global headcount grew by 1.8% to 276,030.

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Global Head of Communications

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