KPMG Switzerland Appoints New Heads of Financial Services and Advisory

Nicolas Moser, a long-standing partner and proven industry expert, will take over as Head of Financial Services. He succeeds Pascal Sprenger, who will assume the role of CEO of KPMG Switzerland effective October 1, 2026. Moser has more than 20 years of experience in the financial sector and has contributed significantly to the development of the practice as Head of Financial Services of Western Switzerland and as Swiss sector leader for banking. His in-depth industry expertise, close client relationships, and extensive leadership experience make him the ideal candidate to lead the Switzerland-wide financial services business.

Timo Knak succeeds Tobias Valk as the new Head of Advisory. Knak has more than 25 years of experience in advisory, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions. In his previous roles as Head of Deal Advisory and Head of M&A, he has managed numerous domestic and international transactions and advised companies on complex strategic decisions. In addition to his new role, he will continue to lead the Deal Advisory practice. As Global Lead Partner, Tobias Valk will continue to contribute to KPMG’s success by leveraging his extensive market expertise and close client relationships.

“With Nicolas Moser and Timo Knak, two experienced leaders are taking on key roles in areas that are crucial to the further expansion of our market position. Together with their teams, they will continue the successful development of their business units and provide new momentum. In doing so, we are strengthening our position as a reliable partner for our clients and laying the foundation for further sustainable growth.”