KPMG Expanded Leadership Across Central and Eastern Europe
The firm elevated several partners to key regional and national roles to oversee tax, legal, and market strategy.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in People
KPMG has appointed new leadership across Romania, Moldova, and the Central and Eastern Europe region. These shifts include several partner promotions and the designation of new heads for regional tax, legal, and market divisions.
Why it matters
The reshuffle aligns regional management structures with the firm's strategic focus on professional development. These appointments aim to bolster operational leadership in tax and compliance practices across the firm's Eastern European network.
The firm promoted experienced leaders including Alexandru Chirigiu, who brings two decades of experience, and Raluca Enache, who holds 19 years of professional background. These changes affect the executive team across Romania, Moldova, and the broader Central and Eastern Europe region.
The players
KPMG
A global professional services network providing audit, tax, and advisory services to businesses of all sizes.
Ramona Jurubiță
The newly appointed Head of Clients & Markets for the Central and Eastern Europe region.
René Schöb
The firm's new Head of Tax & Legal for the Central and Eastern Europe region.
Mădălina Racovițan
The incoming Head of Tax & Legal for the firm's operations in Romania and Moldova.
The details
The restructuring involves naming Ramona Jurubiță as Head of Clients & Markets for the Central and Eastern Europe region and René Schöb as the region's Head of Tax & Legal. Mădălina Racovițan will now lead the Tax & Legal practice for Romania and Moldova, while Raluca Enache and Alexandru Chirigiu have joined the partnership and taken on leadership roles in EU tax and accounting compliance, respectively. The firm also executed a series of internal promotions at the associate partner, director, and senior manager levels.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: KPMG announced the regional leadership appointments.
Market Landscape
Professional services firms frequently use regional restructuring to align service delivery with cross-border regulatory shifts. This appointment cycle follows the industry pattern of consolidating leadership to standardize tax and compliance practices across multiple national markets.
Operators in the region should monitor these leadership shifts for potential changes in tax and compliance advisory approaches. Ensure your local tax counsel is prepared to engage with the new practice heads regarding updated reporting requirements and regional service standards.
The takeaway
Large firms often reorganize leadership to deepen their specialization in complex cross-border tax environments. Business owners should review their current accounting and legal engagement contracts to determine if these regional leadership changes affect their primary points of contact.
Further reading
For broader trends in management shifts and talent management, see People.
