MUMBAI: Richard Rekhy has been elected as CEO of accounting and auditing company, KPMG India, for the second term upto November 2020.
A company statement said Rekhy's election was unanimous and, although expected, it "unveils the confidence and dedication with which he has led the firm in the last three years''.
Under Rekhy, KPMG India understood to be the fastest growing member firm in the global KPMG network has catapulted to new heights.
The firm employs more than 10,000 professionals, operating across 14 cities in India. "With Richard's re-election, KPMG India hopes to continue to grow and strengthen this growth trajectory,'' the company said.
John Scott, Deputy Chairman, KPMG International, said, "The passion with which Richard has led the India Firm is commendable. He is a true leader, who leads by example and embodies the values that KPMG stands for. His dedication is an inspiration for the Firm and I am certain that under his leadership, KPMG in India will continue to grow at a fast pace and will play a crucial role in the network at large".
KPMG is among the Big Four accounting and auditing companies which include PwC, EY and Deloitte. PwC India recently elevated Satyavati Berera as its COO.