KPMG International chairman Michael Andrew
made four appointments to the networks leadership team which will
be effective from 1 October 2011.
Alan Buckle has been named KPMG International
deputy chairman. He will be based in London and will be in charge
of executing KPMG’s global strategy, with an emphasis on market
development. Since 2008, Buckle has been KPMG’s advisory practice
global head.
Mark Goodburn has been appointed KPMG global
head of advisory. Currently, Goodburn is US vice chair of advisory
and strategic investment, leads advisory in the Americas region,
serves on the US firm’s management committee and, sits on KPMG’s
Global Advisory Steering Group.
Greg Wiebe has been appointed KPMG global head
of tax. Wiebe most recently served as the managing partner of KPMG
Canada’s tax practice He was also a member of KPMG’s Canadian
management committee and of KPMG’s International Tax Steering
Group.
Hideyo Uchiyama has been appointed KPMG Asia
Pacific chairman. Uchiyama is currently chairman and chief
executive of KPMG Japan and is a member of the KMPG Global Board
and Global Executive Team, as well as the Asia Pacific
Board.
“Our leadership team combines geographical
balance and global perspective with exceptional skills and
experience to meet the critical needs of KPMG member firms’
clients,” Andrew said.
