Korea Deloitte Group Appoints Kiwan Kil as Next Group CEO

The Korea Deloitte Group announced on January 23 that "following a partner approval vote, Kiwan Kil, Head of Management Advisory, has been officially appointed as the next Group CEO."

Kiwan Kil's term as the next Group CEO will begin on June 1, when the Group's new fiscal year starts, and will last for four years. He will lead the overall growth of the Group, including Deloitte Anjin LLC and Deloitte Consulting Korea. The CEO selection process was led by the CEO Nomination Committee, which was formed in November of last year.

Kiwan Kil entered the Department of Economics at Hanyang University in 1990 and passed the Korean Certified Public Accountant exam in 1995. Since joining Deloitte Anjin LLC in 1995, he has held key positions such as Audit Partner, Head of Restructuring Group, and Head of Financial Advisory, establishing himself as an expert in the field. Notably, since 2024, he has served as Head of Management Advisory, building a proven track record of leadership in organizational management, quality control, and talent development.

He presented the 'Two Pillars Integrated Growth Strategy' as a core strategy for future growth. Under this plan, audit and tax advisory will serve as a "Powerhouse," generating stable revenue based on client trust, while management advisory and consulting will act as a "Growth Engine," driving future growth. By differentiating the two, he aims to strengthen the competitiveness of each division and maximize synergies.

Kiwan Kil stated, "This is a necessary strategy to restore client trust and establish ourselves as a strategic partner providing integrated solutions," adding, "During the implementation process, the CEO will actively communicate with partners and take on the role of sales leader."

As top priorities for organizational change, he cited the establishment of a talent model optimized for the AI era and innovation in work methods. He said, "The adoption of AI is an essential element for the survival of accounting and consulting firms," and added, "I will systematize group-level investments for AI transformation and present concrete solutions to improve work efficiency."