KPMG has appointed Justin Benson as UK head of automotive, with immediate effect. Justin succeeds John Leech who has led the UK automotive practice since 2011.
Justin, a director at KPMG, has been with the firm since 2000. He has over a decade of automotive experience having worked on a wide range of projects, covering supply chain optimisation, information technology, mergers and acquisitions and risk management. His new role will see Justin leading the KPMG’s UK automotive team, while continuing in his capacity as Brexit lead for the firm’s industrial manufacturing practice.
Commenting on Justin’s appointment, Stephen Cooper, UK head of industrial manufacturing at KPMG, said: “I look forward to working with Justin, who brings an already established network, innovative thinking and significant operational skills to the fore at a time when the automotive sector is on the cusp of disruption from electrification, self-driving cars and mobility as a service.
Justin added: “I believe we are entering the most exciting period in automotive since the invention of the car, so I’m delighted to be taking over the reins from John. Under John’s direction, KPMG has demonstrated how important the automotive sector in the UK is for our firm.
“We will continue to invest, particularly in our Mobility 2030 cross-sector ecosystem platform, working with clients and the industry on how the sector responds to the disruption it is experiencing.”
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