KPMG Lower Gulf appoints new CEO

KPMG Lower Gulf (LG), comprising the UAE and Oman, has announced the appointment of Emilio Pera as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective on January 1, 2023. He takes over from Nader Haffar who resigned from the company after five years as chairman and chief executive.

Haffar will remain in office until December 31, 2022 to ensure continuity for KPMG’S clients and people and support a smooth transition over this period. Pera, who brings over 30 years of professional services and international business experience, is currently KPMG LG’S Acting Head of Tax.

He was previously the Head of Audit and has been with the firm since 2016. As Head of Audit, he embarked on a significant transformation of the business.

He turned the audit practice around in a relatively short period, navigating some of the toughest times in the industry with added pressure of a global pandemic with related economic challenges.

Emilio Pera, Ceo-elect, said, “KPMG Lower Gulf has experienced tremendous growth and transformation over the past five years. Our impressive list of clients is testament to the trust they place in the KPMG brand. We continue to strive towards being the most trusted and trustworthy firm of choice for our clients and are proud to provide the largest private companies, public sector entities and governmental bodies across the UAE and Oman with Audit, Tax and Advisory solutions. With our significant investments in our people, infrastructure and technology, our highly skilled team of experts are well-prepared to meet the region’s increasing need for high quality services.”