KPMG in India has announced the re-appointment of Yezdi Nagporewalla as its Chief Executive Officer for a second term. His new three-year term will begin in February 2027, immediately after the conclusion of his current tenure.
Under Yezdi’s leadership, the firm has seen strong growth and a clear focus on strategic priorities. He has played a key role in strengthening governance, enhancing the firm’s culture of integrity and performance, and deepening client relationships. In a rapidly evolving market, his re-appointment signals the India Board’s and Partners’ belief in continuity and a sharper market focus.
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.”
On being re-appointed, Yezdi said, “It is both my honour and privilege to have been re-appointed as the CEO, and 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 years, we have built trust among our stakeholders with a clear emphasis on ethics and quality which will remain our core. As a firm, we aim to realise the vision of being the ‘clear choice’ and ‘making the difference’ for our clients, people and public at large. We will double down on our focus towards both – nation building and our firm’s growth.”
Over the last four years, KPMG in India has experienced rapid growth, marked by a significant increase in the number of Partners and Directors. The firm has also attracted several talented professionals from across the industry. With Yezdi’s continued leadership, KPMG aims to build on this momentum, deepen client impact, and remain a trusted partner in India’s dynamic business environment.
