KPMG Appoints Maura Hodge to Lead US Sustainability Practice
Professional services firm KPMG announced that it has appointed Maura Hodge to lead its US sustainability practice, taking over the role of US Sustainability Leader from Rob Fisher, who in turn has been appointed KPMG US Consulting Sector Leader for Financial Services and Insurance.
Hodge has been with KPMG for nearly 20 years, most recently serving as ESG Audit Leader, leading the firm’s national efforts around ESG measurement, reporting, and assurance. She has more than 15 years of experience as a financial statement auditor and nearly 15 years of assuring corporate responsibility and sustainability information, and she also she worked to develop KPMG’s approach to ESG assurance, in addition to leading some of the firm’s most extensive ESG engagements.
“As the new KPMG US Sustainability Leader, I am thrilled to guide our clients through the complex intersection of business strategy and environmental stewardship. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, sustainability is not just a corporate responsibility—it’s a strategic imperative. KPMG’s integrated expertise uniquely positions us to help organizations transform sustainability challenges into competitive advantages.”
In his new role, Fisher will lead the KPMG US Consulting Practice’s Financial Services business and serve as Consulting sector leader for Insurance. Fisher first joined KPMG in 1992, and has been with the firm for most of his career, primarily serving clients in the financial services industry. Fisher has been serving as Sustainability Leader since 2021, and also served as Service Line Leader for KPMG’s Risk Assurance practice.
Fisher said:
“Leading KPMG’s sustainability practice for the past 3.5 years has been a career highlight. I’m incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished, demonstrating the power of our multi-disciplinary approach. As I transition to leading our Financial Services consulting business, I’m delighted to pass the torch to Maura Hodge. Her expertise and vision make her the ideal leader to drive our sustainability services to new heights.”
Mark founded ESG Today following a 20 year career in investment management and research. Prior to founding ESG Today, Mark worked at Delaney Capital Management (DCM) in Toronto, Canada, most recently as the firm’s head of U.S. equities. While at DCM, Mark was part of the firm’s ESG team, responsible for evaluating and tracking the sustainability factors impacting portfolio companies, and assessing the suitability of companies for portfolio inclusion. Mark also spent several years in the sell-side research industry, covering the technology and services sectors. Mark holds an MBA from Columbia University in New York, a BBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto, and is a CFA charterholder.
Source: esgtoday.com
