KPMG UK appoints Brian McBride as an Independent non-Executive

KPMG UK has announced the appointment of Brian McBride as an Independent non-Executive. He will join from the start of April 2025 and will serve as a member of the UK firm’s Public Interest Committee.

Brian is currently Chair of Trainline plc and a senior adviser at Scottish Equity Partners. He recently concluded his role as Lead non-Executive Director on the Board of the Ministry of Defence, an appointment made by the UK Prime Minister. As President of the CBI from 2022 - 2024, he also led the organisation through its recent issues enabling it to rebuild under new leadership.

Brian was Chairman of ASOS plc from 2012 to 2018, CEO of Amazon in the UK from 2006 to 2011 and served as a non-Executive Director on the Board of the BBC. He also held senior roles at IBM in USA and UK, at Dell Computers and as Managing Director of T-Mobile in the UK.

Bina Mehta, Chair of KPMG in the UK, said: “I am delighted that Brian has agreed to join the firm as an Independent non-Executive, an essential role in providing independent oversight and challenge. Brian brings extensive experience and insight to this important role.”

Brian McBride said: “KPMG has a critical role in the success of UK plc. It provides assurance to investors, supports businesses with transformational change, and helps create jobs and opportunities throughout the country. I’m looking forward to playing my part in the firm’s future ambitions.”

 

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Notes to Editors:

About KPMG

KPMG LLP, a UK limited liability partnership, operates across the UK with approximately 17,000 partners and staff. The UK firm recorded revenue of £2.99 billion in the year ended 30 September 2024.

KPMG is a global organisation of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Legal, Tax and Advisory services. It operates in 143 countries and territories with more than 275,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

About the Public Interest Committee

The Public Interest Committee (PIC) comprises entirely of Independent Non-Executives. Its key responsibilities are to provide comment, challenge and recommendations relevant to KPMG’s UK business including promoting Audit Quality (in liaison with the Audit Board) and securing the firm’s reputation more broadly (including its non-audit business).

About the UK Board

The UK Board is the main governance body for the UK firm responsible for its growth and long-term prosperity, and ensuring it stays true to its purpose and vision. It has responsibility for approving the firm’s strategy and oversees its implementation through monitoring and assessing performance. The Board also ensures the firm continues to make satisfactory progress in regard of cultural, ethical and reputational matters.