KPMG UK appoints Pukar Mehta to lead Media Strategy team

KPMG UK has appointed Pukar Mehta to lead its Media Strategy team, part of the Strategy Group in KPMG’s Deal Advisory business. He will be helping organisations in the media sector with their growth strategies, mergers and acquisitions and post-deal integration plans.

Pukar rejoins the professional services firm as a Partner with 25 years’ experience, including 15 years at ITV, where he led non-US acquisitions and held senior roles including Commercial Director of ITV Studios and COO of production companies MultiStory Media and Twofour, both owned by ITV Studios. Prior to his roles at ITV, Pukar worked at KPMG for eight years in the Transaction Strategy team and started his career at Accenture. His background includes strategy, M&A, operations and integration, bringing together a blend of consulting and industry expertise.

Mark Allcroft, Head of TMT for Deal Advisory at KPMG UK, said: “Pukar’s rare mix of industry and consulting experience across the media sector sets him up well to lead our Media Strategy team, helping clients with a range of work from transactions through to transformations.”

Pukar Mehta, Head of Media Strategy at KPMG UK, said: “It is great to be able to rejoin KPMG, especially at a time when the media industry is undergoing one of its most transformative eras. I am looking forward to working with my new team to support clients with the strategic insight needed to help them navigate the changes the sector is experiencing.”

Hannah Twist, Head of the Strategy Group at KPMG UK, said: “Pukar’s appointment marks the latest investment in KPMG’s Strategy Group, a key part of our Advisory business helping clients deliver maximum value. It’s fantastic to have the depth of his expertise in the team to support clients setting themselves up for the future.”

Pukar also serves as a Governor and Audit Committee member at the National Film and TV School.