Manoj Kumar Vijai to serve as Non-Executive Chairperson of KPMG India Board with effect from 1 January 2026 to 30 April 2030
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, December 2025 — KPMG in India today announced the appointment of Manoj Kumar Vijai as Non-Executive Chairperson of KPMG India Board with effect from 1 January 2026 to 30 April 2030.
Manoj currently serves as the Office Managing Partner of Mumbai office and the Head of Risk Advisory at KPMG in India and has over three decades of professional experience, particularly in the banking and financial services sector. He has held multiple leadership roles within the firm and has amassed experience across various industries and service lines.
On his appointment, Manoj said “I am deeply honored to step into the role as non-executive Chair of the Board of Directors of KPMG in India. Strong governance and accountability are the cornerstones of sustainable success. As Chair, my focus will be on reinforcing these principles to ensure that the Board continues to provide strategic oversight and upholds the highest standards of integrity.”
Sharing his views on the appointment, Yezdi Nagporewalla, CEO, KPMG in India said “On behalf of KPMG in India, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Manoj Kumar Vijai as non-executive Chairperson of the KPMG India Board. It is a matter of great pride for the firm to witness a homegrown leader ascending to this distinguished position. Our strategic direction is already fueling our growth, and I am confident that we will continue to deliver lasting value for all our stakeholders. I would also like to acknowledge and thank Ajay Mehra (outgoing Chairperson) for his stellar leadership and dedication. We remain committed to fostering an environment where dedicated professionals can achieve their highest potential throughout their careers with us.”
About KPMG in India
KPMG entities in India, are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Raipur, Trivandrum, Vadodara and Vijayawada.
KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focussed and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.
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