Yezdi to stay as KPMG India CEO

KPMG in India has announced the re-appointment of Yezdi Nagporewalla as its Chief Executive Officer for a second three-year term, effective February 2027. The extension will take effect immediately upon the conclusion of his current tenure.

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Yezdi’s leadership has been instrumental in driving the firm’s strategic priorities — from strengthening governance and deepening client relationships to fostering a culture of integrity and high performance — all of which have contributed to strong growth momentum.

His re-appointment signals the Board and Partners’ confidence in his leadership and a commitment to continuity as the firm sharpens its focus on growth in a rapidly changing market landscape, according to a statement.

Ajay Mehra, Non-Executive Chairman at KPMG in India, said, “It has been our privilege to have Yezdi lead the India firm over the last three years. His strength lies in maintaining and strengthening relationships with our clients and people. His insights and experience will help scale the firm to a better and brighter future.”

Expressing gratitude on his re-appointment, Nagporewalla said, “I look forward to inspiring confidence and empowering change among our clients and colleagues. My focus will be to continue sharpening the firm’s client focus, integrating innovative approaches, deepening expertise, and enhancing our culture to unlock value for our clients.”

Over the past four years, KPMG India has been growing rapidly in terms of various metrics, with the number of Partners and Directors having significantly increased. During this period, KPMH has also attracted numerous talented partners from various firms.

The firm continues to aim for newer heights, and under Yezdi’s continued leadership, KPMG in India will build further on the momentum of recent years, deepen its impact with clients, and remain a trusted partner in a dynamic business environment, it said.

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