KPMG in India has named Hemant Jhajhria as Partner and Head of Consulting, who will supervise Business, Technology and Risk Consulting practices. Operating from Mumbai, he will join the India Leadership Team (ILT) and direct the firm’s initiatives to combine its services for delivering client solutions.
With 24 years of professional experience, Jhajhria specializes in strategy consulting and business management. He has advised financial services clients, large conglomerates, digital/fintech startups, and private equity/venture capital clients on growth strategies, business transformation, and technology implementation across India and US markets.
Previously, Jhajhria served as Managing Director & Partner at BCG. He demonstrated expertise in developing transformation projects across operations, risk, technology, and analytics, leading to successful team building and revenue generation.
He pioneered gen AI applications for Asian clients and served as BCG India’s Marketing Chair. His career began at Citigroup, where he spent over ten years in leadership positions managing consumer banking, wealth management, lending, and digital operations.
Yezdi Nagporewalla, CEO, KPMG in India said “We see immense potential in the consulting market and are committed to driving value and innovation for our clients by offering our specialist services. We are thrilled to welcome Hemant as our new Head of Consulting and to our leadership team in India. His deep experience and knowledge will be invaluable as we continue our journey to expand our presence and support our clients.”
“I’m excited to be taking on this new role of leading KPMG in India’s consulting practice. The firm has been going through a remarkable transformation and I believe the success stems from the quality of the people and its multi-disciplinary approach. Consulting is at the heart of this successful journey, and I look forward to making a difference by providing actionable insights for our clients and people.” said Hemant Jhajhria, on his appointment as Head of Consulting at KPMG in India.
