Since joining the firm in 2020, Callum has led major financial services engagements while serving as lead partner on several global accounts. He is a member of the Group Board and holds several governance roles within the firm’s leadership structure. This appointment will see him join the Group’s Executive Committee. Before KPMG, he built his career at Accenture and UBS, leading large-scale transformation programmes across multiple markets.
Lisa Fernihough has been with KPMG for over 30 years and has led the UK and then Group Advisory function for the past two years. As well as steering the integration of the UK and Swiss practices, Lisa has delivered a significant period of transformation for Advisory, led on AI adoption, and achieved market leading recognition from industry and clients. Her new role as Vice Chair will see her focus shift to bringing the best of Advisory and the firm to its clients.
Callum starts his role on 1 July and will step down from his current Board position. Lisa will continue to support him for the rest of the financial year to ensure a smooth transition.
Jon Holt, Group Chief Executive and UK Senior Partner at KPMG, said:
“Lisa has done an outstanding job bringing together and leading our UK, and now Group, Advisory business. Over the past two years she has been instrumental in evolving how we use AI to support our clients. I am looking forward to working with Callum as he takes on this critical role; he brings deep expertise, strong leadership, and real belief in the power of our people to drive the next chapter of growth.”
Lisa Fernihough, Group Head of Advisory at KPMG UK and Switzerland said:
“It has been a privilege to build our Advisory business over the past two years. I’m incredibly proud of everything we’ve achieved. Leading this business through such an important period of change has meant a great deal to me, and none of it would have been possible without the talent, commitment and teamwork of our people. I am confident that Callum will lead the business to further success and look forward to working alongside him over the coming months as I hand over the baton.”
Callum Licence, Partner and Senior Elected Board Member at KPMG UK, said:
“I’m delighted to be stepping into this role at such an exciting time. Our clients are navigating a fast-changing and increasingly complex environment; transforming how they operate, adapting to AI, and responding to global uncertainty. I’m looking forward to working with our talented people to bring the full strength of our Advisory practice to help our clients achieve their ambitions and grow.”
