Mike is the Global Head of ESG Assurance and a member of KPMG’s Global Audit Leadership team. He is responsible for integrating ESG Assurance into KPMG’s overall Global Audit strategy and further incorporating ESG across the global KPMG organization. Prior to this role, Mike held several leadership positions at KPMG, including Global Head of the Chemicals and Performance Technologies practice, and National Audit Industry leader for Chemicals for KPMG in the US. He is recognized for his industry knowledge, honest and inclusive leadership style, and his ability to foster global collaboration and accountability. Mike regularly contributes to thought leadership in the areas of ESG reporting, assurance, and led the development of KPMG’s Global ESG Assurance Maturity Index. The index offers a framework for companies to assess their readiness for ESG assurance against 5 key pillars of maturity – governance, skills, data management, digital technology and value chain.  Mike is the Global Head of ESG Assurance and a member of KPMG’s Global Audit Leadership team. He is responsible for integrating ESG Assurance into KPMG’s overall Global Audit strategy and further incorporating ESG across the global KPMG organization. Prior to this role, Mike held several leadership positions at KPMG, including Global Head of the Chemicals and Performance Technologies practice, and National Audit Industry leader for Chemicals for KPMG in the US. He is recognized for his industry knowledge, honest and inclusive leadership style, and his ability to foster global collaboration and accountability. Mike regularly contributes to thought leadership in the areas of ESG reporting, assurance, and led the development of KPMG’s Global ESG Assurance Maturity Index. The index offers a framework for companies to assess their readiness for ESG assurance against 5 key pillars of maturity – governance, skills, data management, digital technology and value chain.