Manoj Kumar Vijai appointed Non-Executive Chairperson of KPMG India Board

Manoj Kumar Vijai currently serves as the Office Managing Partner of Mumbai office and the Head of Risk Advisory at KPMG in India

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Published: Dec 10, 2025 1:06 PM  | 2 min read
Manoj Kumar Vijai appointed Non-Executive Chairperson of KPMG India Board
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  • KPMG in India has appointed Manoj Kumar Vijai as Non-Executive Chairperson of the KPMG India Board, effective from January 1, 2026, to April 30, 2030.
  • Manoj currently serves as the Office Managing Partner of the Mumbai office and Head of Risk Advisory, bringing over 30 years of experience in banking and financial services.
  • In his statement, Manoj emphasized the importance of strong governance and accountability for sustainable success and aims to uphold these principles as Chair.
  • CEO Yezdi Nagporewalla expressed pride in Manoj's appointment and acknowledged the contributions of outgoing Chairperson Ajay Mehra.

KPMG in India has 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.”

Published On: Dec 10, 2025 1:06 PM