Marina Kapetanaki was named new senior partner at KPMG in Greece and will assume her new duties effective 1 July 2024, following on from Nikolaos Vouniseas at the company’s helm.
Ms Kapetanaki is an Economics graduate and a certified auditor and member of the Greek Institute of Certified Public Accountants (SOEL). She has been with KPMG for more than 25 years. She began her career in the company’s Audit Department. In 2013, she moved to the Advisory Services Division, initially as head of Deal Advisory and recently with expanded duties as head of the entire Advisory Division for KPMG in Greece. Since 2020, she has been a member of the company’s Executive Committee. Her specialization in the Mergers and Acquisitions Division and financial resolution significantly expanded KPMG Greece’s portfolio of advisory services, with partnerships in both the private and public sectors. As head of Advisory Services at KPMG Greece, she oversaw a team of 300 advisors.
KPMG Senior Partner Nikolaos Vouniseas commented on the appointment of Marina Kapetanaki to her new leadership role: ‘I want to congratulate Marina on her appointment and I am certain that she will offer a great deal to Greek entrepreneurship and to our company. She assumes her new duties at a point in time when new prospects are emerging for the further growth of KPMG, taking advantage of opportunities and challenges created by the potential of the Greek economy. Her selection as senior partner underscores our corporate culture, which is built on merit-based assessment and recognition of the contributions of its staff. Her professionalism, her steadfast commitment to quality and cooperation guarantee the implementation of our company’s growth strategy.’
As a newly elected senior partner of KPMG in Greece, Ms Kapetanaki said: ‘It is important to acknowledge Niko’s contribution and successful career at KPMG, and in the broader sector of accounting and auditing. Having completed 40 years at the company, initially as partner, head of Audit and then as senior partner, he has served the company’s vision by committing to our values and contributing his valuable experience. We thank him sincerely for his dedication and his leadership, and wish him every success in his next steps. The level of cooperation we have achieved is a valuable legacy for our company’s corporate culture and the foundation of its success.’
