Dr. Jan-Hendrik Gnändiger

As Global & EMA Lead for ESG Reporting Advisory and Head of Sustainability Reporting & Governance as well as Head of ESG at KPMG Germany, I support companies in navigating regulatory requirements and advancing their sustainability reporting strategies. My work focuses on advising around CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and international standards such as TCFD and ISSB. I am convinced that ESG is a major risk and opportunity driver for global operating clients that needs to considered in a professional way. 

I help multinational clients design and implement effective corporate governance systems – including risk management, internal controls, compliance management, and internal audit. With nearly two decades of experience, I’ve led capital market-related projects, including IPOs, and bring deep expertise in non-financial reporting and assurance.

As a Certified Public Accountant and Tax Advisor, and Managing Director of KPMG Cert GmbH, I also specialize in auditing management systems according to ISO standards and conducting audits under ISAE and IDW standards. My approach is hands-on and solution-driven – always aiming to build resilient, efficient governance structures tailored to each client’s unique challenges.