Andrew Yates
AustraliaexecutiveMale4.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Andrew Yates is the CEO of KPMG Australia, a prominent professional services firm, where he leads the organization in navigating the complexities of the business landscape, particularly in response to changing workplace dynamics. Recently, he commented on the findings of a global CEO survey indicating a significant shift in Australian executives' expectations regarding remote work, highlighting that a full return to office work is unlikely and that flexibility is now a priority for both employers and employees.
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Capon and Hisgrove are the latest senior executives to leave KPMG, following the earlier departures of former chief executive Andrew Yates.
KPMG executives Louise Capon, Dorothy Hisgrove depart embattled firmAustralia· 2026-08-11
Since May, the firm has lost its chief executive Andrew Yates after the whistleblower allegations.
Chairman-elect Michael Ebeid admits he was ‘wrong on every level’ in apology to Senator O’NeillAustralia· 2026-08-10
Andrew Yates was the CEO of KPMG who has already left the firm.
KPMG says ‘no decisions have been made’ on staff purge amid reports of 1000 cutsAustralia· 2026-07-29
Andrew Yates is a former chief executive who recently departed from KPMG's board.
KPMG directors flee as whistleblower scandal worsensAustralia· 2026-07-28Andrew Yates, the former KPMG boss, resigned over the scandal and received a retirement payment of $2.4 million.
KPMG boss expels senior partner over confidential documents in lockerAustralia· 2026-07-24
Andrew Yates resigned as KPMG's former CEO following the scandal.
KPMG Australia appoints John Sams as new CEOAustralia· 2026-07-21Andrew Yates was the chief executive of KPMG before departing following the scandal.
Finding a cleanskin to head the KPMG boardAustralia· 2026-07-13Andrew Yates is the CEO of KPMG who resigned amid the scandal.
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Switzerland· 2026-07-04
Andrew Yates is the former chief executive of KPMG Australia who resigned amid a growing whistleblower scandal.
A separate whistleblower scandal has risen up to bite KPMGAustralia· 2026-06-26
Former chief executive Andrew Yates halved the fine recommended for Eileen Hoggett.
KPMG chair Martin Sheppard to resign after damning Senate inquiry, scandalAustralia· 2026-06-23
Several top KPMG staff including its chief executive Andrew Yates resigned after the scandal came to light.
Whistleblower reveals the toll of speaking out over alleged misconduct by KPMGAustralia· 2026-06-21Former chief executive Andrew Yates conceded to the committee the firm did not 'get it right'.
Mike Baird criticises firm’s use of legal privilege at Senate inquiryAustralia· 2026-06-19
KPMG Australia boss Andrew Yates abruptly resigned after the company confirmed confidential client data had been shared.
NSW and Victorian governments put KPMG on noticeAustralia· 2026-06-03
Andrew Yates is the former CEO of KPMG who resigned due to the ongoing whistleblower saga.
Mike Baird’s KPMG exit in focus as whistleblower saga rolls onAustralia· 2026-06-02
On Friday, the firm announced the abrupt departure of its Australian chief executive, Andrew Yates.
KPMG scandal sure to claim more casualtiesAustralia· 2026-06-01KPMG Australia boss Andrew Yates and senior partner Julian McPherson abruptly resigned after the company confirmed confidential client data had been shared.
KPMG faces first major client loss from whistleblower scandalAustralia· 2026-06-01Andrew Yates was the chief executive of KPMG Australia who resigned amid a whistleblower scandal.
What whistleblower scandal? KPMG continues to dish out adviceAustralia· 2026-05-31
Andrew Yates, KPMG Australia boss, commented on the changing expectations of workplace flexibility.
Aussie bosses say work from home is here to stayAustralia· 2025-10-07