KPMG in India has announced the appointment of Hemant Jhajhria as the new Partner and Head of Consulting.
The move comes as the firm intends to boost its talent pool to meet the surging demand for specialised consulting services.
Jhajhria will be responsible for overseeing the business, technology, and risk consulting practices from the Mumbai office.
His role will also include being a part of the India Leadership Team (ILT) and leading the firm’s efforts to integrate its services into comprehensive client solutions.
Jhajhria has more than 24 years of experience in strategy consulting and business management. He has a background in advising a diverse range of clients, including those in financial services, conglomerates, and digital startups.
His areas of expertise cover growth strategies, business transformation, and technology and digital strategy, particularly in the Indian and US markets.
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By GlobalDataJhajhria said: “I’m excited to be taking on this new role of leading KPMG in India’s consulting practice. The firm has been going through a remarkable transformation and I believe the success stems from the quality of the people and its multi-disciplinary approach.
“Consulting is at the heart of this successful journey, and I look forward to making a difference by providing actionable insights for our clients and people.”
Before his new role at KPMG India, Jhajhria served as a Managing Director & Partner at Boston Consulting Group.
His career began at Citigroup, where he spent more than a decade in various leadership positions, managing substantial profit and loss segments across consumer banking, wealth management, lending, and digital operations.
KPMG India CEO Yezdi Nagporewalla said “We see immense potential in the consulting market and are committed to driving value and innovation for our clients by offering our specialist services. We are thrilled to welcome Hemant as our new Head of Consulting and to our leadership team in India. His deep experience and knowledge will be invaluable as we continue our journey to expand our presence and support our clients.”
Earlier in October 2024, KPMG International announced the integration of generative AI into global smart audit platform, KPMG Clara.
