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Grant J McDonald, FCPA, FCA
Country Managing Partner at KPMG in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean; Caricom Head of Tax; Global Aerospace and Defence Industry Leader, KPMG International
Grant J. McDonald is a highly experienced partner at KPMG with a career spanning 40 years across Canada, the US, and the Caribbean.1 He currently holds several significant positions within KPMG:
Current Roles
- Country Managing Partner for KPMG in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean (BEC)
- Caricom Head of Tax
- Global Aerospace and Defence Industry Leader for KPMG International
Responsibilities
As Country Managing Partner, Grant McDonald:
- Provides leadership to the Audit, Tax, and Advisory functions
- Promotes service excellence to clients across the Eastern Caribbean
- Oversees offices in Barbados and Saint Lucia, serving multiple Caribbean nations1
As Caricom Head of Tax, he:
- Leads a team of tax professionals in BEC, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago
- Serves local, regional, and multinational clients with tax compliance and planning matters1
Professional Background
- Previously served as Office Managing Partner and tax partner at KPMG in Ottawa, Canada
- Held the position of KPMG Executive Relationship Partner for the Government of Canada
- Was the Canadian Aerospace and Defence Industry leader1
Education and Achievements
- Fellow of Chartered Professional Accountants (FCPA)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting from Queen's University
- Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his volunteer efforts1
Grant McDonald has been an active community volunteer throughout his career, demonstrating a commitment to both professional excellence and community service.1