KPMG UK elects Jane McCormick as Head of Tax
Following the election of Simon Collins to succeed John Griffith-Jones as UK Chairman and Senior Partner from 1 October, KPMG in the UK today announces its new leadership team.
The Executive Team is as follows:
Chairman Elect – Simon Collins
Chief Operating Officer and Head of People- Jim Marsh
Head of Audit- Tony Cates
Head of Tax- Jane McCormick
Head of Advisory- Richard Fleming
Head of Markets (Financial Services)- Bill Michael
Head of Markets (National)- Iain Moffatt
Head of Markets (Corporates, Government, Private Equity)- Joe Gallagher
Head of Corporate Affairs- Marianne Fallon
Head of Quality and Risk- David Matthews
Commenting on the appointments, Simon Collins said:
“I am pleased to announce KPMG’s new leadership team. We are determined to remain absolutely focused on the needs of our clients and respond quickly and decisively to marketplace developments. I am also glad to increase the representation of women amongst our senior leadership. I am committed to leading a diversity agenda in the firm.”
John Griffith-Jones said:
“I am delighted that Simon has created a strong team to take the firm forward, and look forward to working with him over the next few months as the transition takes place.”
Jane McCormick succeeds Alastair McLeish who has held the tax leadership role since 2010.
Prior to her current role Jane chaired the global banking and investment management and funds tax networks.