Samjong KPMG Reappoints Chairman Kim Gyotae... Leadership Continues Until 2029

Unanimous Reappointment Decision for 4th Term
Preferred by MZ Accountants with 'People First' Strategy
Merits Include Launch of Audit Committee Support Center and Pioneering ESG Market

Samjong KPMG held a general meeting of employees on the 20th and announced the reappointment of Chairman Kim Gyo-tae as CEO for a four-year term starting in June 2025. With this reappointment, Chairman Kim will lead Samjong KPMG until May 2029.

The company stated, “In light of the overall industry growth stagnation and increasing external uncertainties, we determined that maintaining stable leadership is necessary and unanimously confirmed the early reappointment.” It added, “Under Chairman Kim Gyo-tae’s outstanding management performance, we plan to proactively respond to the changing market environment and strengthen growth strategies.”

Chairman Kim has made various efforts for qualitative and quantitative growth through a mid- to long-term business strategy focused on healthy growth, a happy workplace, and a trusted organization. During his tenure as CEO, Samjong KPMG recorded double-digit average annual growth, solidifying its leading position in the industry.

Through the 'People First' strategy, Samjong KPMG has become a preferred accounting firm among MZ accountants by recording the highest number of new accountant hires for ten consecutive years this year to create a happy workplace. The company also practices a culture of respecting talent by supporting education to enhance expertise and expanding smart offices.

Chairman Kim has made efforts to improve corporate governance and strengthen accounting transparency by launching the industry’s first 'Audit Committee Support Center' and has proactively pioneered the ESG market to stably support corporate clients in adopting ESG.

Kim Gyo-tae said, “With Samjong KPMG’s differentiated expertise, we will provide the best services one step ahead of our clients’ future innovation and change,” adding, “We will continue positive changes that are felt by the accounting industry, capital markets, members, clients, and the market.”

Chairman Kim graduated from Sungkyunkwan University with a degree in Business Administration and joined KPMG in 1981. He gained international work experience at KPMG offices in San Jose, USA, and London, UK. He was appointed CEO of Samjong KPMG in 2011 and currently serves as a member of KPMG International’s Global Board.