KPMG has announced the election of Gary Wingrove as its next Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Wingrove, who was nominated by the firm’s Global Board and elected by its Global Council, will assume the role on 1 October 2026 for a four-year term.
Currently serving as Global Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Global Management Team, Wingrove has played a central role in shaping and executing KPMG’s global strategy, known as the Collective Strategy. His leadership has driven key initiatives including operational integration, regional clustering, global investment alignment and the expansion of alliances, alongside the continued growth of the KPMG Delivery Network.
He has also overseen the firm’s digital transformation, including the rollout of AI-enabled solutions across its global operations.
YOU CAN ALSO READ: Creative, Fintech and Banking Sectors Fuel UK–Nigeria Economic Momentum
Wingrove brings extensive leadership experience, having previously served as CEO of KPMG Australia from 2013 to 2021. During his tenure, the firm nearly doubled its revenue, profitability and workforce, while undergoing significant cultural transformation.
He will succeed Bill Thomas, who has led KPMG International since 2017. Under Thomas’ leadership, the firm has undergone a period of sustained global growth and transformation, with revenues increasing by 55 percent and its workforce expanding to more than 276,000 professionals worldwide. KPMG has also emerged as the fastest-growing of the Big Four networks in the past two years.
Thomas was instrumental in establishing the Collective Strategy, aligning member firms under shared priorities and a unified global vision. He also led a multi-billion dollar global investment programme and strengthened strategic alliances with major technology partners including Microsoft, Google Cloud, SAP, Oracle and ServiceNow.
In a statement, Thomas described his tenure as an honour and expressed confidence in his successor, noting Wingrove’s leadership capabilities and long-standing contribution to the firm.
YOU CAN ALSO READ: Leading in 2026, How CEOs Are Turning Fear into Strategic Advantage
Wingrove, in turn, said he was honoured to lead KPMG’s global network, emphasizing a commitment to a people-first culture supported by technology, and a continued focus on delivering agile, AI-enabled solutions to clients navigating an increasingly complex business environment.
