KPMG’s UK boss Jon Holt in two-way race for global leadership
Former audit chief is early favourite in contest with international COO Gary Wingrove
Former audit chief is early favourite in contest with international COO Gary Wingrove

UK boss Jon Holt beaten in race to lead 276,000-person Big Four firm internationally

Executives discuss succession as British chief Jon Holt vies to lead Big Four firm’s global operations

Overhaul will bind operations in 80 countries across Europe and Middle East

Big Four accounting firm has improved profitability in Britain as it recovers from series of scandals

Big Four firm and rivals are struggling to regain footing even after reductions in headcount and costs

Cull comes after years of low uptake for voluntary retirement scheme