As you may have heard, reigning Chair and Chief Executive Officer of KPMG US Paul Knopp is headed to greener pastures. With a few months to go until he rides off on June 30, the firm has elected his replacement.
It’s Tim Walsh, a 33-year veteran of KPMG and current national managing partner of audit. At his side as deputy chair will be Atif Zaim, US consulting leader and former national managing principal of advisory, replacing Laura Newinski.
Tim and Atif start their new jobs on July 1, 2025.
Get your wading boots on, here come the press release quotes:
“Tim Walsh and Atif Zaim’s vision, integrity, strategic acumen, and dedication to our clients will propel us forward as we compete and win in the market,” said Paul Knopp, KPMG U.S. Chair and CEO. “This team is committed to innovation, anticipating client needs and delivering above and beyond what the market demands of KPMG.”
“I want to thank Paul for his leadership and stewardship of the firm. We are entering an unprecedented era of transformation driven by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and automation,” said KPMG U.S. Chair and CEO-elect Tim Walsh. “Winning companies are making the right strategic moves on talent, technology, and growth. Insights that disrupt institutional inertia, innovation that creates new markets, and leaders that build trust with employees, customers, and investors will be the difference makers.”
“KPMG is ready to help our clients win. Atif and I are focused on investments in technology, culture, and quality that put us in the best position to bring the full power of our partnership and global network to solve the unique challenges our clients face,” added Walsh.
“This is the right team for this incredible moment for the firm,” said Laura Newinski, KPMG U.S. Deputy Chair and COO. “Tim and Atif’s commitment to culture and people combined with their understanding of the market has shaped a powerful vision for our firm that’s truly exciting.”
“We will be bold and agile in this moment of change,” said KPMG U.S. Deputy Chair-elect Atif Zaim. “KPMG will continue to offer clients access to the best people and services, and the new and necessary solutions to accelerate transformation. Tim and I are dedicated to engaging the C-suite to remain at the forefront of innovation, while continuing to foster a high-performance culture that supports all our people.”
Those of you working at KPMG are likely at least a little familiar with these two but here are their bios anyway: Tim Walsh, Atif Zaim.
KPMG elects Timothy J. Walsh as U.S. Chair and CEO; Atif Zaim elected Deputy Chair [KPMG]
