Global accounting and consulting corporations KPMG said on the 23rd that it has appointed Gary Wingrove as the next global chair and chief executive officer (CEO) of KPMG International. The term runs for four years starting Oct. 1 this year.
Gary Wingrove is currently serving as KPMG's global chief operating officer (COO) and has led the development and execution of KPMG's global strategy, the "Collective Strategy."
Through this, Wingrove led major outcomes including operational integration, regional clustering, a reset of the global investment strategy, expansion of strategic alliances, and growth of the KPMG Delivery Network (KDN). He has also driven global organizational innovation by introducing digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions.
Before serving as global COO, incoming CEO Gary Wingrove was CEO of KPMG Australia from 2013 to 2021, nearly doubling revenue, profitability, and headcount while reshaping the organizational culture. Based on this experience, he is regarded as a leader who combines strategic insight and execution with values-driven leadership.
Incoming global chair and CEO Gary Wingrove said, "I am honored to work with KPMG's outstanding people around the world, and I will focus on creating an environment where our people can maximize their capabilities."
He added, "As client needs evolve rapidly, we will support them in managing risks and seizing new opportunities in a complex environment with agility, expertise, and AI-based solutions."
Meanwhile, KPMG provides integrated services across all aspects of corporate management—including audit, tax, financial advisory, and management consulting—through approximately 276,000 professionals in about 140 countries worldwide.