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Martin Findlay
Office Senior Partner and Tax Partner at KPMG LLP, Aberdeen, UK
Martin Findlay was the Office Senior Partner for KPMG UK in Aberdeen, retiring in April 2023 after a 31-year career with the firm.14 He joined KPMG in 1992 and became a partner after about 9 years, serving as a partner for over 22 years.3 Findlay led the Aberdeen office for 7 years, from 2016 to 2023.35
During his tenure, Findlay oversaw significant growth in the local market and supported clients navigating energy transition paths towards net zero.1 He was instrumental in establishing KPMG's new base in Marischal Square in 2020, which embraced hybrid working.1
Known for his dry humor and fondness for April Fools' jokes, Findlay balanced a serious approach to business advice with opportunities for workplace fun.2 He advocated for a return to office work post-pandemic, with the Aberdeen office achieving high footfall rates among KPMG's offices.2
Findlay is an Aberdeen University graduate who qualified as a chartered accountant in 1990.25 His retirement marks the end of a long career in professional services, during which he witnessed significant changes in the industry, including the consolidation of major accounting firms and the rise of artificial intelligence.2
