Harry Moseley Named Chief Information Officer Of KPMG LLP

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- KPMG LLP today announced the appointment of Harry Moseley to the post of chief information officer (CIO), effective December 17, 2012.  He will succeed Richard Anderson, who is retiring.

As CIO, Moseley will work closely with KPMG's Management Committee and business leaders on all aspects of the firm's technology platform and capabilities, including internal support and client-facing technology service offerings. He will lead the firm's information technology services group and work to maximize existing and future technology investments.

"Innovative information technology is inextricably linked to our firm's continued leadership and growth, and so we are pleased to bring in a recognized leader in his field," said John Veihmeyer, Chairman and CEO of KPMG LLP.  "Harry will play a critical role in advancing our development of a world-class technology platform that enhances our client service delivery and serves as a model for how we can help clients transform their own businesses."

Moseley's technology career spans more than 30 years and has been primarily focused within the financial services industry. Most recently, he was the CIO of The Blackstone Group, a premier global investment and advisory firm.  At Blackstone, Moseley was responsible for the technology platform across all businesses and functions globally.  

Prior to joining Blackstone, Moseley was executive vice president of technology for Mantas, an enterprise software company providing compliance and anti-money laundering solutions. His career also includes five years as a managing director of information technology with Credit Suisse First Boston, and managing director/chief technology officer-Americas with The Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) for 14 years.

"Harry is a proven technology innovator with significant experience in the financial services industry," said Shaun Kelly, KPMG vice chair of operations. "Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated how information technology can deliver business value. His knowledge and expertise will serve our firm and our clients well."

"I'm excited to be joining a premier business organization that has a well-established reputation for helping its clients embrace change, manage risks and grow in a dynamic and challenging economic environment," said Moseley.   "Technology plays a crucial role in operational efficiency and client service, and I look forward to developing a roadmap for KPMG that allows us to achieve our business objectives and better serve our clients.

Moseley earned a BA/BAI degree in engineering, mathematics and computer science from Trinity College Dublin. He is an honorary trustee of the New York City chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He was the founder and former captain of the Blackstone Bike Team in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

About KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.kpmg.com/us), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International.") KPMG International's member firms have 145,000 people, including more than 8,000 partners, in 152 countries.

SOURCE KPMG LLP