KPMG appoints Edinburgh office senior partner
It also announced the promotion of 96 other colleagues, including three new directors, 10 senior managers, 21 managers and 62 assistant managers across its Scottish offices
KPMG has announced that Arleen Arnott, a partner within its financial services practice has also been named as the firm’s office senior partner in Edinburgh and will lead over 280 colleagues based in the capital.
Arnott joined the firm in 2015, following 25 years with Standard Life.
KPMG also announced the promotion of 96 other colleagues, including three new directors, 10 senior managers, 21 managers and 62 assistant managers across its Scottish offices. These build on the firm’s 30 promotions it made in Scotland in April this year.
In Scotland KPMG UK employs 1,000 people across its offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Commenting on the new promotions, senior partner for Scotland, James Kergon, said: “Our latest round of promotions highlights the significant investment being made across the firm in Scotland at every level to support our ambitious growth plans to be the fastest growing and most trusted professional services firm.
“We know that businesses are dealing with uncertainty like never before, which makes it more critical that we continue to have the right team in place to provide advice and support to our clients.”
He added: “I’m really pleased to see six colleagues join our partnership in Scotland. Each has played a significant role with clients and colleagues alike, and I look forward to seeing them continue growing their expertise and careers at KPMG.
“I’m delighted that Arleen is stepping into the senior partner role for our Edinburgh office and joining our leadership team in Scotland.”
