KPMG bolsters advisory arm with new partner

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 8: KPMG Kuwait has announced the promotion of Essam Ahmed to Partner – Head of Accounting Advisory Services, effective 1 September 2026. This is a significant strategic move on the firm’s part to boost its advisory arm, which also spans management consulting, risk consulting, and deal advisory. Essam brings 34 years of experience across Kuwait and Egypt, 21 years of which have been at KPMG Kuwait.

In 2005, he founded the firm’s Accounting Advisory Service practice and has since helped position it as a trusted advisor to businesses across Kuwait, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and family-owned businesses, supporting them through increasingly complex accounting, reporting and financial management requirements. Commenting on the appointment, Dr Rasheed Al-Qenae, Managing Partner, KPMG in Kuwait, said, ‘I am delighted to announce Essam Ahmed’s promotion to Partner. Essam has been instrumental in building and developing our Accounting Advisory Services practice, demonstrating exceptional technical expertise along with leadership and dedication throughout his tenure. His commitment to quality, innovation and client service has contributed significantly to the growth of our firm and the value we deliver to businesses in Kuwait.’

Over the years, Essam has led multiple engagements for clients across the industrial, contracting, retail, food and beverage, real estate, education, healthcare and e-commerce sectors. His extensive experience spans cost, financial and management accounting, internal controls, financial forecasting and reporting, designing accounting systems and creating cost-control frameworks. One of Essam’s key focus areas is supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and family-owned businesses. His experience in establishing full accounting systems for new ventures, setting up cost-control frameworks and strengthening their accounting processes has helped numerous businesses build strong financial foundations and thus make informed strategic decisions. ‘In alignment with the Kuwait Vision 2035 that focus on SMEs,KPMG Kuwait remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and business owners at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey,’ concluded Dr Rasheed.