KPMG partners jostle for top UK job as boss seeks elevation to global role
Executives discuss succession as British chief Jon Holt vies to lead Big Four firm’s global operations
Executives discuss succession as British chief Jon Holt vies to lead Big Four firm’s global operations

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

Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC bosses strive to protect profits amid slowing revenues

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

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

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