The KPMG Story
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The Birth &
Growth of KPMG
Our Team
Our KPMGThe Birth & Growth of KPMG
The KPMG network was formed in 1987 when Peat Marwick International and Klynveld Main Goerdeler merged along with their respective member firms. When the industrial revolution of the late eighteenth and nineteenth century helped transform accounting into a profession, KPMG’s founding fathers were center stage, pioneering the industry.
Our History
1891
William Barclay Peat (the P in KPMG) started his career in accountancy at just
17 working for Robert Fletcher & Co. He quickly rose through the ranks, and in 1891, Peat
assumed leadership of the firm, and renamed it William Barclay Peat & Co.
1897
In 1897, the US firm Marwick, Mitchell & Company got its start in New York City. The company was
formed by James Marwick (the M in KPMG) and Roger Mitchell - both Scottish
immigrants. It wasn’t easy establishing a firm in the city-many thought there was no place or
need for accountants, but the two soon built a strong reputation.
1917
Meanwhile, in 1917 Piet Klynveld (the K in KPMG) opens small accounting firm in
Amsterdam. Jaap Kraayenhof joins and firm becomes Klynveld Kraayenhof & Company (KKC). By the
time Klynveld passed away in 1946, he left behind the largest accounting firm in the
Netherlands.
1953
The last of our founding fathers, Reinhard Goerdeler (the G in KPMG) comes into
the story almost half a century later in 1953, when he joined Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft
(DTG).
Mergers in the early years
In 1911, Peat and Mitchell met as fellow passengers on an Atlantic crossing from Europe to
America. The two hit it off on the week-long trip, and by the end of the journey, had hammered
out a plan to join forces. The firm later became known as Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co.
Championing diversity from the start
At the turn of the twentieth century, Sir William Peat, as President of the ICAEW, championed
changing the Institute’s rules to permit the admission of women. The first woman to qualify as
an ICAEW accountant in 1924, Ethel Watts, was employed by his son, Sir Harry Peat, while in
training.
The War Years
In the first and second World Wars the British government turned to Sir Harry Peat (son of
William Barclay Peat) and appointed him to be financial secretary designate of the Ministry of
Food The Ministry had the hugely important job of ensuring there were no food shortages in the
UK. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in the United States, Partner, William M. Black was involved
in the Lend-Lease program, which Congress established in March 1941, before the United States
formally entered the war, to provide weapons, equipment and other assistance to its allies.
During the summer of 1942, Black moved to London on special assignment to the Mission for
Economic Affairs, where he was in charge of materials procurement for the US$60 billion
Lend-Lease program and provided support to British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his
government.
Rapid change in the 70s and 80s
In 1978, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell Co (International) implemented a new structure and was renamed
Peat Marwick International (PMI). Growth was on the agenda for Klynveld Kraayenhof & Co. too.
Just a year later in 1979, the firm joined forces with DTG and McLintock Main Lafrentz to form
Klynveld, Main Goerdeler (KMG). Just under a decade later, In 1986 PMI merged with KMG. On
January 1, 1987, when the merger was announced to the public, the joint companies renamed to
Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler. At the time it was the largest merger in the history of the
accounting business.
The Record Breaking Continues
And we didn’t stop record breaking there. In the mid-90s, KPMG was the first of the big five to publish reports and accounts, and the first to create a values charter.
Our Leadership Team
The key responsibilities of the leadership include approving long-term strategy, protecting and enhancing the KPMG brand, and approving policies and regulations.
Executive Team
Tola Adeyemi
CEO & Senior Partner, KPMG West Africa
Toyin Gbagi
Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Goodluck Obi
Partner & Head, Audit Services
Adewale Ajayi
Partner & Head, Tax, Regulatory & People Services
Olumide Olayinka
Partner & Head, Advisory Services
Audit Services
Mohammed Adama
Partner & Head, Consumer & Industrial Markets, Audit & Assurance Services
Kabir Okunola
Partner & Head, Financial Services Industry, Audit & Assurance Services
Ayodele Soyinka
Partner & Head, Energy & Natural Resources Advisory Services, Audit & Assurance Services
Chineme Nwigbo
Partner, Energy & Natural Resources Advisory Services, Audit & Assurance Services
Onyinye Okere
Partner, Energy & Natural Resources Advisory Services, Audit & Assurance Services
Uzodinma Nwankwo
Partner, Energy & Natural Resources Advisory Services, Audit & Assurance Services
Toyin Abiola-Salami
Partner, Energy & Natural Resources Advisory Services, Audit & Assurance Services
Adegoke Oyelami
Partner, Consumer/Industrial Markets, Audit & Assurance Services
Dunni Okegbemila
Partner, Consumer & Industrial Markets, Audit & Assurance Services
Omolara Ogun
Partner, Consumer & Industrial Markets, Audit & Assurance Services
Akintoye Alawode
Partner, Consumer & Industrial Markets, Audit & Assurance Services
Akinyemi Ashade
Partner, Financial Services Industry, Audit & Assurance Services
Elijah Oladunmoye
Partner, Financial Services Industry, Audit & Assurance Services
Oluchi Albert
Partner, Financial Services Industry, Audit & Assurance Services
Oseme Obaloje
Partner, Financial Services Industry, Audit & Assurance Services
Oluwafemi Awotoye
Partner, Financial Services Industry, Audit & Assurance Services
Ayodele Othihiwa
Partner & Head, Financial Services Industry, LOB
Tax, Regulatory & People Services (TRPS)
Ayo Salami
Partner & Head, Energy & Natural Resources LOB
Tayo Ogungbenro
Partner & Head, Consumer & Industrial Markets, Tax & Regulatory Services / Head, Transfer Pricing
Ajibola Olomola
Partner & Head, Deal Advisory M&A Tax Services
Adenike Yomi-Faseun
Partner, Consumer & Industrial Markets, Audit & Assurance Services
Akinwale Alao
Partner, Consumer & Industrial Markets, Audit & Assurance Services
Elizabeth Olaghere
Partner, Consumer & Industrial Markets, Audit & Assurance Services
Olufemi Babem
Partner, Consumer & Industrial Markets, Audit & Assurance Services
Aminat Jegede
Partner, Energy & Natural Resources Advisory Services, Tax & Regulatory Services
Martins Arogie
Partner, Energy & Natural Resources Advisory Services, Tax & Regulatory Services
Uzochukwu Obienu
Partner, Energy & Natural Resources Advisory Services, Tax & Regulatory Services
Nike James
Partner & Head, Financial Services Industry, Tax & Regulatory Services
Oludayo Adeniji
Partner & Head, Deal Advisory M&A Tax Services
Advisory Services
Ladi Asuni
Partner & Head, Analytics & Operations
Lawrence Amadi
Partner & Head, Technology Risk Services
Bolanle Afolabi
Partner & Head, Accounting Advisory Services
Dimeji Salaudeen
Partner & Head, Infrastructure, Government & Healthcare (IGH) LOB
Oluyomi Akinyemi
Partner, Analytics & Operations
Ijeoma Emezie-Ezigbo
Partner & Head, Transaction Services
Ngozi Chidozie
Partner & Head, Strategy & Customer Solutions
Saheed Olawuyi
Partner & Head, Forensic Services
Segun Sowande
Partner & Head, Energy & Natural Resources Advisory Services
Tolulope Odukale
Partner & Head, Internal Audit & Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (IA&GRC)
Tomi Adepoju
Partner & Head, Enterprise Risk and ESG Services
Wale Abioye
Partner, Strategy & Customer Solutions, Advisory Services
Bimpe Afolabi
Partner, Internal Audit & Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (IA&GRC)
Ayotunde Funsho
Partner, Advisory Services
Olasukanmi Odede
Partner, Infrastructure Advisory
Ololade Ajayi
Partner, Accounting & CFO Advisory Services
Boluwaji Apanpa
Partner, People & Change
Dolapo Adeosun
Partner, Transaction Services
Samuel Asiyanbola
Partner, Cyber & Privacy
Dotun Adediran
Partner, Tech Platform
Central Services Division
Chibuzor Anyanechi
Risk Management Partner
Our KPMG
We're an ambitious, values-led global firm, full of fantastic people. We want to make a lasting impact on the world - transforming businesses, developing trust and confidence in markets, and building stronger, fairer communities. We do work that matters.
We want people from every walk of life, to join and build a career with us. To be part of our community and to build long lasting relationships. We know that diversity of experience, background and perspective makes us all stronger. We want you to come as you are.
How we work and support each other makes us unique. We're committed to your wellbeing and empowering you to work in new and more flexible ways - helping you to thrive with us.
Your development and learning are our priority. You'll work with some of the brightest minds on emerging practices and technologies, feeding your curiosity in new and innovative ways. You'll learn for a lifetime at KPMG.
We believe there should be no limit to where your talent, achievement and hard work can take you. Be recognised for the impact you make, the leadership you show and the success you create with others. Make your mark.
This is Our KPMG - you'll find opportunity everywhere.
What We Look For
We recruit across a range of degree disciplines, skills, abilities and backgrounds. We want
diversity, commitment, and ambition. We value innovative ideas and we’re interested in you and
your unique take on the world. Your academic record is just a small part of what we consider.
Below are the Behavioural Capabilities we recruit for:
Delivers impact - The firm looks to invest in students that take accountability
for their actions and always consider the wider implications – to the firm, colleagues, and the
public at large. When working on projects, use innovative approaches that pull from a diverse
range of perspectives to deliver against your priorities.
Seek growth - Regularly reflect on how you can expand your knowledge and
broaden your perspective. Take time to develop, motivate and work with others. Build meaningful,
collaborative relationships with colleagues that enable you to deliver excellent outcomes.
Inspire trust - Drive quality and provide consistently exceptional service
to our clients. Lead by example and act with integrity, speaking up when you see behaviour that
is inconsistent with our Values. Foster a culture where people are encouraged to be themselves,
so that everyone feels like they belong