Michaela Peisger Holds Chief Financial Officer Position at KPMG Globally
Kickin' it with KPMG Frankfurt's New Global Chick in Charge
Here's a lowdown on the badass lady taking over the global helm at KPMG, Michaela Peisger. Yep, you heard that right – she's the first German to grab the Global Chief Financial Officer and Global Chief Administrative Officer gigs at KPMG International, effective January. Straight from the horse's mouth, she announced it on LinkedIn, and KPMG confirmed it to Börsen-Zeitung. Cha-ching!
With over two and a half decades under her belt at KPMG, this powerhouse started her journey in 1998, stretching her auditor wings in Munich's branch. In 2008, she hit the partner circle, and from 2011 to 2014, she rocked it in KPMG's New York office. In 2014, she swapped the Big Apple for the finance department of KPMG Germany, and three years later, nabbed the CFO gig.
Peisger steps in to replace Melissa Hardaway, who stole the spotlight in spring 2021 when she was appointed to the position, and announced her departure in 2024 after more than three decades with the firm.
Now, let's give a quick shout-out to the organizational structure of KPMG International. In 2007, the member firms in Germany merged with others, forming KPMG Europe LLP. The Europe LLP structure included shared leadership, but that role was distinct from global CFO/CAO positions. Also, in 2021, there were leadership changes at KPMG UK, with Bina Mehta stepping up as acting UK chairman and Mary O'Connor momentarily taking on the acting senior partner reins.
But alas, no explicit details about global CFO/CAO transitions or German representatives come up in the search results. For the nitty-gritty on current global CFO/CAO roles at KPMG International or their German counterparts, you'll want to consult KPMG's official leadership pages or corporate disclosures. The search results focus on regional mergers, audit controversies, and board compositions of unrelated companies.
So there you have it, folks – Michaela Peisger, the one and only, taking the reins at KPMG International, and kicking serious financial ass. Keep your eyes peeled for more amazing career moves from this gal!
- Michaela Peisger, the new Global CFO and Global CAO at KPMG International, announced her new role on LinkedIn.
- With her appointment, Peisger will be stepping into the shoes previously filled by Melissa Hardaway, who announced her departure from KPMG International in 2024.
- Peisger has had a distinguished career at KPMG, joining the firm in 1998 and rising from auditor to Global CFO over the course of 26 years.
- With Peisger's leadership, fans of finance and business will undoubtedly be watching for her next career moves on LinkedIn.
- For those looking for more information on the current global CFO/CAO roles at KPMG International or their German counterparts, refer to KPMG's official leadership pages or corporate disclosures.
