KPMG has selected Gary Wingrove as its next global CEO Financial Times (FT) Reported.
The global board of the ‘big four’ accountancy group met in late February to assess potential candidates for the role. After an anonymous vote, the board recommended Wingrove, who currently serves as the company’s global chief operating officer (COO), the sources said. FT.
Wingrow, who also served as CEO of KPMG’s Australian unit, reportedly beat UK boss John Holt in the race.
The appointment still requires formal approval from KPMG’s global board, a broad body that includes heads of all member firms.
KPMG’s global CEO Bill Thomas’ term ends on September 30.
Holt, who was widely regarded as a front-runner, is understood to have campaigned on a platform of change for the company.
He led KPMG’s UK business for nearly five years. During his tenure, he led the integration of KPMG’s UK and Swiss member firms.
Wingroe similarly laid out its plans to steer KPMG through a rapidly evolving professional services landscape.
Since joining the global management team in January 2022, he has played a central role in building KPMG’s efforts to bring its national partnerships closer together and promote integration among member firms.
Prior to that, Wingrow led KPMG in Australia for eight years from 2013 to 2021. FT added, citing a person familiar with the proposal.
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