KPMG Appoints Tola Adeyemi as Africa CEO Effective March 1, 2026

Tola Adeyemi takes over as Chief Executive Officer for KPMG One Africa on March 1, 2026, the firm announced on its LinkedIn page after an announcement made from Johannesburg on February 25, 2026. The LinkedIn post ties Adeyemi’s appointment to concurrent governance moves that add Professor Olayinka David‑West and Dr. George Njenga as independent members of the Africa Governance Council.

Adeyemi joins the continental role from his current positions as Senior Partner for KPMG Nigeria and CEO of KPMG West Africa, roles listed on KPMG’s site that reflect a promotion track dating back to his admission as a partner in 2000. KPMG’s biography notes about 35 years of professional experience for Adeyemi and prior service as Partner and Head of Audit & Assurance Services in Nigeria, with sector experience across financial services, consumer and industrial markets, energy and natural resources, telecommunications and the public sector.

In comments published by Punch.ng, Adeyemi framed his mandate around the continent’s economic potential, saying, “Africa is one of the most dynamic and promising regions in the global economy, and KPMG is committed to playing a meaningful role in its growth story.” He added, “It is a privilege to step into this role at such a pivotal moment for both KPMG and the continent. I look forward to building on our strong, connected and high-performing base to deepen collaboration and deliver consistent quality and impact across our markets.”

Governance-line changes accompanying the appointment name Professor Ben Marx as chairman of the Africa Governance Council and describe Professor Olayinka David‑West and Dr. George Njenga as independent members intended to strengthen oversight. Professor Ben Marx told Punch.ng, “Tola Adeyemi is exceptionally well-positioned to lead KPMG One Africa. In addition to his global perspective as a member of the KPMG Global Council, he brings significant influence and credibility as a respected business leader across the continent.”

KPMG and regional coverage frame the move as part of a One Africa approach focused on cross-border collaboration, shared expertise and consistent delivery across markets; EnterpriseCEO described the appointment as strengthening leadership capability and reflecting a long-term commitment to Africa. Financial Afrik reiterated KPMG’s role as an international professional services firm offering audit, advisory and taxation services while also noting that Adeyemi succeeds Ignatius Sehoole, who led KPMG One Africa for several years.

Not all outlets named a predecessor or provided farewell details; a truncated internal report referenced a farewell but did not identify whom it honored. That gap leaves the exact transition context outside of Financial Afrik’s naming of Ignatius Sehoole as a detail worth confirming independently.

With Adeyemi’s seat on the KPMG Global Council and the Africa Governance Council’s new independent members in place as his term begins on March 1, 2026, KPMG is positioning for a period where cross-border coordination and strengthened independent oversight figure prominently in the firm’s stated agenda for delivering consistent quality across audit, advisory and tax services in African markets.