Joelene Pierce to take over as the next CEO of KPMG South Africa
She's set to take up the position from March 2026 following the retirement of Ignatius Sehoole.
Stephen Grootes interviews Joelene Pierce, incoming CEO of KPMG South Africa, about her vision for the firm as she prepares to take the reins in March 2026 following the retirement of Ignatius Sehoole.
Listen to the interview in the audio player below.
KPMG South Africa has announced that Joelene Pierce will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer on 1 March 2026.
She will take over the reigns from current CEO Ignatius Sehoole who is set to retire.
Pierce currently heads KPMG South Africa’s Financial Services division and sits on the firm’s Policy Board.
She has been with KPMG for 26 years, including 19 years as a partner, and is recognised for her deep expertise in the financial services sector with three decades of experience.
Speaking to Stephen Grootes on The Money Show, incoming KPMG South Africa CEO Joelene Pierce says she's excited to step into a new role with the firm.
"I feel really good about it, and obviously we still continue on our journey in terms of the role that we play in providing credibility and providing support to our clients as they navigate these headwinds..."
- Joelene Pierce, incoming CEO - KPMG
"We have been on a journey, and I have been part of that journey personally as I've been with KPMG for the last 26 years of my career."
- Joelene Pierce, incoming CEO - KPMG
"We've had some phenomenal opportunities in the market where the market has really recognised all the measures that we've taken and provided us with opportunaties to audit some of the really, really significant systemic institutions in the country."
- Joelene Pierce, incoming CEO - KPMG
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