Tarek Ebeid named KPMG U.S. Private Audit Leader

KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, today announced that Tarek Ebeid has been named KPMG Private Audit Leader.

“While the number of public companies continues to decline, capital investment is flowing in record volume into the private markets, and with that, the number of private equity and venture backed companies will continue to grow,” said Scott Flynn, KPMG U.S. Audit Vice Chair. “As KPMG Private Leader, Tarek will help us to accelerate our efforts to support founders navigating an increasingly complex regulatory and financial reporting landscape, their investors and capital market stakeholders looking for a distinct approach to private audits.”

Private companies are optimistic about growth

According to The Disruption Dilemma: KPMG survey on Private and Recent IPO Company Outlook, 72% of private and recently public company leaders say they feel prepared to capitalize on major growth opportunities today. Additionally, nearly 70% of the companies surveyed are projecting an increase in their M&A deal activity over the next 18 months.

“Private companies are navigating a more complex regulatory landscape, contending with heightened expectations from stakeholders and competitors, while also aiming to seize growth opportunities,” said Tarek Ebeid, KPMG Private Leader. “Founders and their investors are looking for a technology-driven audit approach that enables deeper insights, helps them to identify and evaluate risks in real-time and increases trust.”

Working across the private markets

As KPMG Private Leader, Tarek will work with leaders across Asset Management, Private Equity and Private Enterprise and the Firm to bring our distinct KPMG private approach, technology-enabled audit execution and our industry and technical expertise to private companies, their founders and investors at every stage of the business.

Tarek has been with KPMG for more than 30 years, during which he has held several leadership positions. Since 2023, he has served as Audit Partner-in-charge for the Northern California Business Unit. Previously, he served as the global lead partner for the Firm’s largest private equity Audit client, as well as Professional Practice Partner for the Northern California Business Unit. He also led the financial services practice and on the KPMG U.S. Capital Markets desk in Hong Kong.

Tarek earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from the University of San Francisco. He is an AICPA certified accountant and serves as an SEC Reviewing Partner. Tarek also serves on the Dean’s Circle Advisory Board for the University of San Francisco’s School of Management.

Learn more about KPMG Private: KPMG Private.

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