Bill Thomas

Bill Thomas is the Global Chairman and CEO of KPMG where he leads more than 265,000 people delivering services to clients in 143 countries worldwide.

Bill has more than a decade of executive-level leadership experience and previously served as Chairman of KPMG’s Americas region from 2014 to 2017, and as CEO and Senior Partner of KPMG Canada from 2009 to 2016. He was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and has been named a Catalyst Honours Champion in recognition of building a diverse and inclusive culture.

Bill believes that businesses can empower positive change by strengthening the communities they serve. He is a member of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC), Business Roundtable, International Business Council, and the Sustainable Markets Council.