KPMG New Zealand appoints four new partners

KPMG New Zealand has appointed four new partners to the firm’s leadership: Alan Williams, Natalie Berkett, Evan Bateup, and Seshani Bala. Their diverse expertise strengthens KPMG’s ability to help clients navigate complex challenges, unlock opportunities, and deliver lasting outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.

KPMG New Zealand chief executive Jason Doherty said: “Each of these leaders brings deep experience of delivering meaningful outcomes for clients, alongside a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable and high-performing workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Their promotion strengthens KPMG’s ability to partner with clients to navigate complexity and drive sustainable growth, supporting our purpose of fuelling the prosperity of New Zealand for all New Zealanders – Tītokona tō tātou tōnuitanga, mō Aotearoa, mō tatou.”

Alan Williams – partner, deal advisory (Auckland) leads KPMG’s Deal Strategy practice in Tāmaki Makaurau, helping clients improve financial performance through data‑driven insights. Williams’ experience spans transactions, turnarounds, and transformations, where he delivers complex engagements drawing on his expertise in integration and separation, value creation, financial modelling, financial due diligence, and M&A implementation.

Natalie Berkett – partner, tax (Tauranga) advises clients on corporate tax matters, compliance, and M&A transactions. She supports clients across horticulture, energy and natural resources, infrastructure, financial services, and property sectors. Berkett also leads KPMG’s Private Enterprise Tax team to provide tax advice and assistance to privately owned family business.

Evan Bateup – partner, chief people & inclusion officer (Auckland) has more than 15 years’ experience as a people executive, with expertise in culture change, attraction and retention strategies, employee experience, and inclusion, equity and diversity. His background spans roles across marketing, sales, programme and change management, and operations.

Seshani Bala – partner, general counsel (Auckland) brings more than 18 years’ experience as a lawyer and corporate assurance executive. She leads KPMG’s in-house legal team, guiding the firm across legal, governance, technology/AI, and regulatory matters. Building on her private practice M&A/private equity background, Bala has held global legal, governance, and risk leadership roles across FMCG, technology, and professional services. She has been successively recognised in various external industry awards for her innovation and impact.

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