Richard Rekhy is the former Chief Executive Officer of KPMG in India. He is currently Vice Chair at Grand Thornton Bharat and a Board Member of KPMG Dubai.  

With more than 30 years of experience in consulting and professional services, Richard has worked in Arthur Andersen, Ernst & Young and RSM &Co, where he has spearheaded the firm in various capacities. He is admired for his clinical approach toward corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls and business processes, across multiple domains. 

He is a qualified chartered accountant in India. Besides serving on KPMG Dubai Board where he is helping the Dubai Firm in their transformation journey. Richard is a mentor and Angel Investor. He also mentors the Start-ups and young professional in Consulting. 

Richard is also associated with a non-profit organization focused on education for the underprivileged and senior care. He has been contributing significantly in inspiring and mentoring the youths who need assistance and guidance. 

He is a member of All India Management Association (AIMA) Board of Governors of the Management and Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council (MEPSC). He is a member of Board of Governors – Asian School of Business Management (ASBM) and IIM Sambalpur. Further, he is also a member of Advisory Committee Board of Smile Train India’s (STI), CFO Collective Advisory Council and one of the founder members of Will Forum in India. He is also an Advisor to SpeakIn (Asia’s largest speaker bureau empanelling expert speakers for events in the region). 

Richard is affiliated with leading business enterprises, domestic and worldwide, and is also an active member of diverse industry associations and trade bodies. An eloquent and powerful orator, Richard has travelled extensively around the globe and is a respected voice on a range of social and economic issues.