KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Katrina Helmkamp and Harit Talwar as independent directors to its U.S. Board of Directors. Helmkamp and Talwar succeed Linda Addison and General (Ret.) Janet Wolfenbarger, independent directors who recently completed five-year terms of service.
“We are pleased to welcome Katrina and Harit to our board. Both are proven leaders who are passionate about making a difference, driving innovation and building inclusive cultures and teams,” said Paul Knopp, KPMG U.S. Chair and CEO. “As we continue to face an environment of disruption and complexity, our firm will benefit from Katrina and Harit’s diverse experiences and perspectives across a variety of businesses, geographies and operating models.”
Helmkamp and Talwar will join Roel Campos, another independent director who has served on the U.S. board since 2021. Campos is currently Senior Counsel (retired status) at the law firm of Hughes, Hubbard & Reed LLP and previously served as a presidential appointee as commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for five years.
About Katrina Helmkamp
Helmkamp is a retired global CEO with a reputation for driving profitable growth through innovation, acquisitions and operational improvements. She most recently served as CEO of Cartus Corporation, a leader in corporate relocation services and a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. In this role, Helmkamp introduced agile product development to drive innovation and market share growth with large global clients.
During her 30-year career, Helmkamp leveraged her strategy consulting background to transform a variety of service and manufacturing companies. She previously served as CEO of Lenox Corporation, a manufacturer of tableware and collectibles, and as CEO of SVP Worldwide, a manufacturer and marketer of sewing machines. Early in her career, Helmkamp was a vice president and partner with the Boston Consulting Group. She is passionate about promoting continuous learning, developing diverse teams and mentoring talent.
“I look forward to being part of the U.S. board of KPMG, one of the world’s most trusted professional service firms serving the C-suite agenda,” said Helmkamp. “I am excited to share my experience and interests with KPMG’s leadership to further strengthen the firm.”
Helmkamp earned a B.S. in industrial engineering and management services from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. from its Kellogg School of Management.
