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KPMG One Africa hosted the 2026 KPMG Africa Private Enterprise Venture Summit from 18–22 May 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit week attracted more than 250 attendees and over 50 speakers from across Africa and global markets.
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 of the Africa Governance Council (AGC). Effective from March 2026.
KPMG South Africa and KPMG One Africa has formally marked the conclusion of Ignatius Sehoole’s tenure, honouring a leader whose stewardship has become synonymous with integrity, resilience and institutional renewal.
Despite economic and geopolitical challenges, African CEOs remain optimistic about growth. Explore insights from 130 leaders across Southern, East, and West Africa in our latest outlook report.
KPMG in South Africa, in partnership with the University of Pretoria (UP), has
launched the Prof. Wiseman Nkuhlu KPMG Scholarship to honour the retirement of its Chairman, Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu.
KPMG South Africa announces the appointment of Joelene Pierce as CEO, effective March 2026, following the planned retirement of current CEO Ignatius Sehoole.
