Gary Wingrove has been elected as the next Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KPMG International. Wingrove was nominated by the KPMG Global Board and elected by the firm’s Global Council. He will begin his four‑year term on October 1, 2026, succeeding Bill Thomas, who served as Global Chairman and CEO since 2017.
Wingrove currently serves as Global Chief Operating Officer and is a member of the Global Management Team. In this role, he executed KPMG’s global strategy, leading major advances in operational integration, regional clustering, global investment alignment, alliance expansion, and the ongoing growth of the KPMG Delivery Network.
Prior to this role, he also served as CEO of KPMG Australia from 2013 to 2021, nearly doubling the firm’s revenue, profitability and headcount while reshaping its culture. His global experience underpins the strategic clarity, operational discipline and values‑led leadership he brings to the role.
Commenting on his appointment, Gary Wingrove said, “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead our talented colleagues around the world and help create an environment where they can thrive. KPMG is a people‑first business — enabled by technology, strengthened by our culture and unified by a global network of member firms that enables our teams to bring the best of KPMG’s expertise to clients wherever they are.”
He also added, “As client needs evolve, I am committed to ensuring we bring agility, deep expertise and AI‑enabled solutions to help them navigate complexity, manage risk and seize opportunities with confidence. I’m deeply grateful to Bill for his leadership, friendship and support and I look forward to building on the strong platform he has created.”
Bill Thomas, Global Chairman and CEO, KPMG International, said, “It’s been an honor to lead KPMG over the last nine years, and I’m so proud of the impact the team around the globe has made for our clients, our people and society. I’ve had the privilege of working with Gary for more than 20 years. He is an outstanding leader, and I’m confident that under his leadership, KPMG will reach new heights in the years to come.”
