The KPMG Americas Board of Directors on Monday elected Will Williams as the next chair of the Big Four firm’s Americas region, effective July 1, 2025. Williams will succeed Paul Knopp, who has held the position since 2020.
Knopp’s term, which concludes June 30, was highlighted by strong revenue growth and significant regional investments in services, industries, and key technologies. These investments enabled member firm clients to solve their most pressing opportunities and challenges, the firm said. Additionally, enhanced strategic collaboration between member firms within the region improved client experiences and created professional development opportunities for employees.
Revenue for KPMG’s Americas region reached a record high of $15.2 billion in fiscal year 2024, up from $14.6 billion in FY 2023.
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“Will is a proven leader whose commitment to operational excellence and client service will continue the strong momentum we’ve achieved in executing our global strategy,” Knopp said in a statement. “Our collective investments in areas such as AI, data and analytics, audit technologies, and tax services are making the difference for our people and clients across the entire Americas region.”
Knopp is also leaving his post as chair and CEO of KPMG U.S. at the end of June. He will be succeeded by Timothy Walsh, the firm’s national managing partner of audit operations. Walsh takes over as chair and CEO on July 1.
As chair of the Americas region, Williams will join KPMG’s Global Board. He brings more than 25 years of experience at KPMG. Since 2020, he has served as vice chair of operations for the U.S. firm and is a member of the U.S. Management Committee, overseeing technology, finance, investments, enterprise security, and transformation. During this time, he has also served as chief operating officer for the Americas region.
“I’m grateful to Paul for his leadership of the Americas region, which has generated significant momentum in our collective efforts to enhance quality and drive innovation,” Williams said in a statement. “Through KPMG’s collective strategy, we are leveraging the strength of the Americas region and investing in shared priorities, with an emphasis on AI. We are at a pivotal moment for our profession, and I look forward to working closely with leadership from our global and Americas member firms on creating the firm of the future that is innovative, agile, and drives enhanced value to our clients.”
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