Akhilesh Tuteja is a senior Partner and the National Leader for Clients & Markets at KPMG in India. As a key member of the India Leadership Team and with nearly three decades of professional experience, he spearheads the firm’s market-facing strategy, strengthening client relationships, driving top-line growth, and enhancing KPMG in India’s brand presence. He plays a pivotal role in shaping go-to-market strategies and align sector teams and key account programs with KPMG in India’s growth agenda.
Known for his collaborative, client-centric leadership style, Akhilesh is recognised for ideating innovative opportunities and engaging at the highest levels of client organisations, helping ensure that KPMG in India remains the clear choice for businesses across sectors in India. Under his stewardship, the Clients & Markets function also drives sales excellence and strategic market initiatives as part of KPMG in India’s broader growth and go-to-market efforts, positioning the firm and its people for continual success in the marketplace.
Akhilesh is a visionary leader at the forefront of digital transformation. Renowned for his strategic prowess in leveraging innovative technologies, he empowers organisations to achieve significant and measurable business outcomes through effective digital strategies. Akhilesh has worked with over 200 clients relating to organisational and digital transformation.
Akhilesh has played an instrumental role in the industry and is widely recognised for his strong blend of business and technical skills. As an independent expert, he has been a member of jury for a number of awards over the last few years. Akhilesh is a frequent contributor to business and technology publications and is a notable speaker on AI, business transformation and cyber security.
Strategic Achievements
Achievements reinforcing KPMG in India’s growth trajectory, market visibility, and client-centric commitment.
- Integrated Market Strategy & Growth: Spearheaded KPMG in India’s unified go-to-market strategy, aligning industry and service line teams under a holistic “One KPMG” approach to drive cross-functional growth.
- Key Account Expansion & Client Centricity: Strengthened client relationships by enhancing key account management programs and fostering deeper C-suite engagement with high retention and expansion of strategic accounts
- Strategic Alliances & Market Partnerships: Expanded KPMG in India’s alliance ecosystem, forging deeper collaborations with key global technology and industry partners, enhancing KPMG in India’s ability to deliver integrated, multi-platform solutions for clients and bolstering the firm’s position as a go-to business advisor.
- Sales Excellence & Digital Outreach: Championed a culture of sales excellence and modernised the firm’s digital marketing capabilities through technological interventions
- Brand Elevation & Thought Leadership: Elevated KPMG in India’s brand profile in the marketplace through high-impact thought leadership campaigns and industry initiatives.
