In addition to the Global Head of Private Equity for KPMG International, Gavin also serves as both the Global PE Sector Leader and US PE Advisory Leader at KPMG. For nearly 30 years, his journey has taken him to London, Hong Kong, and the U.S., providing him with a wealth of experience in the private equity space.
As Global PE Sector Leader, his focus is on driving KPMG’s Private Equity sector globally. He aims to advance the firm’s growth ambitions by enhancing client experiences, delivering value across the full deal lifecycle, and fostering strong collaboration across KPMG’s global network.
As the US PE Advisory Leader, he leads the Private Equity advisory services in the United States, supporting clients from deal origination through portfolio value creation, to ultimate exit.
In these roles he is also committed to maximizing value for our private equity clients through collaboration with KPMG Consulting and Tax practices and Alliance Partners.
Previously, he was the National Managing Principal, Growth & Strategy, working alongside the Vice Chair to drive growth initiatives for KPMG, focusing on innovation, building trust, and delivering quality service. He has also served as the Head of the US Private Equity Practice and Head of Corporate Responsibility for the San Francisco office, overseeing volunteer and philanthropic events.
He has served as the Global Lead Partner for KKR for 15 years, a position that never previously existed, which he commenced in 2007. In this role he led the build out and maintenance of key relationships, as well as supervised a team of KPMG professionals across the world serving KKR and its portfolio companies, with a focus on delivering a differentiated yet valuable client experience.
He is proud to be on the Executive Leadership Team for the Bay Area Heart Walk, part of the American Heart Association.