25 February 2026 – KPMG has announced the appointment of Tola Adeyemi as Chief Executive Officer for KPMG One Africa, alongside the addition of Professor Olayinka David-West and Dr George Njenga as independent members of the Africa Governance Council (AGC).
Effective from March 2026, the appointments reinforce the firm’s leadership expertise, underscore a long-term commitment to Africa and highlight confidence in the continent’s growth potential.
He continued: “It is a privilege to step into this role at such a pivotal moment for both KPMG and the continent. I look forward to building on our strong, connected and high-performing base to deepen collaboration and deliver consistent quality and impact across our markets.”
KPMG is recognised globally for its commitment to quality, integrity and professional excellence, supported by a strong global network of member firms. Trust remains the foundation of the audit and accounting profession, with high standards of governance, ethics and audit quality increasingly demanded across Africa’s public and private sectors. KPMG One Africa’s approach brings the continent closer together with strong leadership to strengthen cross-border collaboration and offer shared expertise and consistency which is business-critical to help clients navigate complex risks and unlock sustainable growth opportunities.
Commenting on the appointment, Professor Ben Marx, Chairman of the Africa Governance Council, said: “Tola Adeyemi is exceptionally well positioned to lead KPMG One Africa. In addition to his global perspective as a member of the KPMG Global Council, he brings significant influence and credibility as a respected business leader across the continent.”
The appointments of Professor David-West and Dr Njenga to the Africa Governance Council, which provides board level governance, further strengthens independent oversight, bringing strong academic credentials alongside deep strategic and business expertise.
“These appointments reinforce KPMG’s commitment to strong governance, accountability and leadership depth,” Marx added. “They complement our established African leadership team, in-country managing partners and regional senior partners, further enhancing our client-centric approach across Africa.”
For media queries, please contact:
Dudu Ndlovu,
Africa Head of Corporate Affairs
KPMG South Africa
E: dudu.ndlovu@kpmg.co.za
About KPMG One Africa
KPMG One Africa refers to the KPMG firms in the Southern, East, and West Africa regions. These are comprised of 13 countries from the 3 regional clusters, i.e. Southern Africa: Botswana, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe; East Africa: Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania,
and Uganda; West Africa: Ghana, and Nigeria, who in 2025 have established a formal One Africa Cluster called KPMG One Africa.
The KPMG firms in these countries are member firms of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.
