KPMG appoints next Scotland senior partner

KPMG UK has appointed Vishal Chopra to lead the professional services firm in Scotland.

He will be responsible for a team of more than 900 people across offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

Chopra has been based in Scotland throughout his professional career and takes on the prominent role having most recently led KPMG’s Scottish tax team.

Vishal takes over on 1 October from James Kergon, who is relocating with the firm to lead KPMG’s transaction services team across Leeds and the north east of England.

Chopra will continue to be a tax partner supporting his clients locally and internationally and will now also oversee the continued growth of KPMG’s audit, tax and advisory businesses across Scotland.

He brings more than 21 years’ experience and has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation across the firm, according to a statement.

Chopra said: “I’ve seen firsthand how Scottish businesses have shown great resilience to recent challenging economic conditions, and the country continues to lead the way globally across a range of sectors including financial services and renewable energy.

“I’m passionate about leading the firm into a future where we continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients, while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and inclusivity.”

Kergon added: “It has been a great honour to lead the firm in Scotland, and I look forward to seeing how the region’s business landscape will evolve over the next few years.

“I am delighted Vishal has been appointed as my successor and wish him all the best in the role – his years of experience of working in Scotland, helping businesses of all shapes and sizes, is a great asset for the firm but also the region.”

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