Wanda Mellaneo
KPMG LLP announces that from October 1, 2024, Wanda Mellaneo will succeed Andrew Stepaniuk as managing partner at KPMG in the Cayman Islands. Starting April 1,Mellaneo and Stepaniuk will work together as co-managing partners through to Stepaniuk’s retirement on Sept. 30.
Mellaneo brings a wealth of experience to the role having worked for KPMG for more than 25 years. She joined the firm in 1998 as a staff accountant and was promoted to the partnership in 2011. Mellaneo will be the sixth managing partner at KPMG LLP since the firm’s inception in the Cayman Islands in 1966, and the first female managing partner at the firm.
“I’m honoured to have been selected by my fellow Partners as the new Managing Partner of KPMG LLP. I am looking forward to leading our firm as we take the next step in our journey. I am excited to innovate and grow our firm to align with global trends, and to continue to deliver the world-class service our clients are accustomed to,” Mellaneo said in a press release.
“Under Andy’s tenure, there has been incredible growth – there are over 400 people now working for KPMG LLP. His excellent leadership and dedication to our firm have provided a solid foundation for us to continue to grow and deliver for our clients, our people and our community,” she added.
Stepaniuk retires after 29 years at KPMG, of which the last five years, were in the role of managing partner. He described Mellaneo as the clear choice to take over his position.
“Wanda’s proven leadership skills, strong focus on values and her deep knowledge of the business positions her as an excellent leader for our firm. She is an outstanding role model to young Caymanians in our industry and beyond. I am excited for what the future holds for our firm,” Stepaniuk said.
