Jul 16, 2026 – 6.36pmThe shortlist for KPMG’s permanent CEO has narrowed to just three candidates who will interview for the role over the weekend, as the firm races to make an appointment to help it move past its audit leaks scandal.Chief financial officer John Sams is the favourite to get the role, but Asia Pacific head of tax and legal Ben Travers and national managing partner of consulting Brad Miller are also in the running.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles