Zachary (Zak) is a Managing Director with KPMG Ignition. He helps clients navigate disruption, explore business challenges, and translate opportunities into value for the organization. In his Ignition Solutions Leader role, Zak drives growth and scale of the business, builds and leads Ignition teams and capabilities, and aligns Ignition solutions with functional and industry teams to address complex client challenges.
Zak focuses on aligning objectives to outcomes in order to deliver outstanding client service. He has a successful track record developing trusted relationships, going to market with a client-centric approach, and working with clients throughout the project lifecycle to deliver high-quality and effective solutions.
Relevant Professional and Industry Experience
- Oversees Ignition’s Products line of business area (Consumer & Retail, Industrial Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Energy & Chemicals sectors) focused on strategy, business development, and increasing reach while driving relevant services and solutions to meet client needs
- Served as the Ignition Atlanta Market Leader focused on driving Ignition capabilities to meet market needs, building high-performing teams, and leading the growth of Ignition's presence in the mid-south
- Led the design, build, and launch of the renovated Atlanta Ignition Center including the updated client experience journey, purposeful design principles, and enhanced technology elements to deliver more collaborative and immersive experiences
- Prior to joining the Ignition team, Zak served in KPMG's Risk Consulting business leading the coordination, relationship management, and delivery of multiple ongoing, multifaceted client IT attestation engagements