KPMG New Zealand announces next CEO

Jason will step into the role on 1 December, succeeding Godfrey Boyce who is retiring after 39 years with the firm, seven of those as CEO.

Jason has held a range of leadership roles across KPMG New Zealand and has worked at both the local firm and KPMG in the United Kingdom. As a member of the National Executive team, he led KPMG New Zealand’s People, Performance and Culture function and, more recently, became the National Managing Partner of Strategy and Investments, heading up the team which developed the current five-year strategy.  He has also led sections of the Auckland audit business, and currently leads the national Deal Advisory business.  

During his People, Performance and Culture role, Jason and the team launched a range of diversity and inclusion programmes that laid the foundation for KPMG New Zealand’s focus and progress in this priority area for the firm.

“I’m committed to driving further progress and supporting our people promise which is based on all of our people believing that they belong, that they can thrive and grow with us, and that they’re doing work that matters.” Jason said.

Having been involved in the development of KPMG New Zealand’s purpose of Fuelling Prosperity for all New Zealanders, Jason says: “I feel deeply connected to our purpose and am energised and excited about growing our positive impact for our people, planet, clients and community.”

Matt Prichard also acknowledged Godfrey Boyce’s many achievements during his tenure – not least of which was leading significant growth through a global pandemic – including developing and leading a sector-led strategy which supported the firm’s significant growth. Godfrey drove purposeful investment in new capabilities including data and analytics, digital and ESG, and Matt notes that Godfrey’s leadership created individual opportunities for thousands of KPMG people to personally thrive and grow.

Matt said: “I’m looking forward to working with both Godfrey and Jason on the transition and am confident that in Jason we have chosen a leader who respects KPMG’s past and is ambitious for KPMG’s future – a future he is looking forward to helping shape.”