Andreas Ries

Dr. Andreas Ries

Global Head of Automotive

KPMG International

As Global Head of Automotive for KPMG, Andreas leads a network of over 8250 professionals based in KPMG member firms in more than 30 countries and territories, who provide Audit, Assurance, Tax and Advisory services to the automotive industry. 

As a trusted advisor, Andreas helps auto leaders - from the largest OEMs to Tier-1-suppliers and mobility startups - to address their transformation challenges, utilizing KPMG professionals multi-disciplinary experience, and enabling auto companies to focus on their performance and regulatory considerations. Together with the support and broad experience of KPMG automotive professionals he can present forward-thinking approaches to clients. 

His professional focus is on development of the financial organisation and modern methods of corporate controlling with a sustainable effect for the management of companies - from conception to (technological) implementation. As a trusted advisor to many CEOs and CFOs, Andreas understands the pulse of the sector, enabling him to discuss trends and developments in around the world and with companies of all sizes and maturity stages. 

With his deep experience of over 25 years in the automotive industry, along with his role as Lead Partner for one of Germany´s largest OEM, Andreas understands the complex challenges the industry is facing. He has a pragmatic yet dedicated view on the strategies and tools, companies can leverage to become resilient and successful in an ever-changing environment.

  1. Areas of expertise

    Business transformation
    Financial transformation

  2. Education & qualification

    PhD in Management and Accounting, TU Darmstadt, Germany
    MBA and Master’s degree in industrial engineering with a specialization in mechanical engineering, TU Darmstadt, Germany
    INSEAD – KPMG Chairman 25, 1-year executive MBA program