Key changes in KPMG India core leadership team

 

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KPMG in India has announced key strategic changes within its senior leadership team. As a part of the changes Ambarish Dasgupta has been appointed as the new head of Management Consulting business and Shalini Pillay, has been appointed as Head – Human Resources for KPMG India.

Ambarish Dasgupta,  has been appointed as the new head of Management Consulting.  Ambarish has around 25 years of rich experience in Business Consulting, IT  consulting and Implementation and Outsourcing. He has been managing large Strategy, Process, People and IT enabled reengineering and business transformation projects.  Prior to joining KPMG, he has had a 15 year stint with   PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited (PwC). At PWC he was also the member of the India Leadership Team. His appointment has been effective 18 February 2013. Commenting on the development, Richard Rekhy, Chief Executive Officer, KPMG in India said, “I am delighted to welcome Ambarish into this new role at KPMG in India. Given our increased
focus on the  consulting business, I am confident that Ambarish’s able and proven leadership will help steer Management Consulting practice to achieve its true potential.”

Shalini Pillay, has been appointed as Head – Human Resources for KPMG in India. Having spent nine years with the Firm now, Shalini would be instrumental in charting the road map for KPMG’s People Agenda  in India. She will manage all the  aspects of the HR function, encompassing manpower planning, organization design and development, talent management, learning and development, performance management, rewards and recognition and employee relations.

KPMG in India had recently announced Vikram Hosangady, as the Head of Private Equity. Vikram will  also  continue to head the transaction services practice, where he holds the merit of working on over 150 transactions both in India and overseas.

Speaking on both Vikram Hosangady and Shalini Pillay’s appointments, Richard said, “I extend my heartiest congratulations to Vikram and Shalini in their new roles. We take great pride that
these industry veterans with decades of experience continue to be the strong pillars of KPMG’s senior management. I am confident that  with their strong patronage and proven leadership ability, KPMG in India will successfully transition into the next growth phase.”

Source: KPMG

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