KPMG Estonia Leadership Transition
Indrek Alliksaar to Take Helm at KPMG Estonia in 2026, Succeeding Long-Serving Andris Jegers.
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KPMG Estonia was established in 1992 and has grown into the largest consulting firm in Estonia.
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Indrek Alliksaar joined KPMG in 1996, became a partner in 2015, and has led KPMG Estonia’s audit function since 2016.
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KPMG Estonia provides M&A advisory as part of its offerings, illustrating the firm’s broader advisory capabilities beyond audit, accounting, and tax.
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Andris Jegers has led KPMG Estonia for two decades and will continue as Audit Partner and Client Lead following the leadership transition.
KPMG Estonia will get a new leader on October 1, 2026. Indrek Alliksaar, a 30-year veteran of the firm, will take over as Country Lead Partner, according to KPMG Estonia. He replaces Andris Jegers, who has run the company for 20 years and will stay on as Audit Partner and Client Lead.
The handover marks a major milestone for the firm. Under Jegers, KPMG Estonia grew from a small audit shop into the largest consulting firm in the country. Audit revenue alone rose nearly fivefold during his tenure, KPMG Estonia reports.
Alliksaar Brings Three Decades of Audit Experience
Alliksaar joined KPMG Estonia in 1996, making him one of the firm's longest-serving employees. He became a partner in 2015 and has led the audit function since 2016. His entire career has been spent inside the firm he will now lead, according to KPMG Estonia.
Alliksaar has stressed a steady approach. He said his focus will be on "continuity, collaboration, and sustained growth under new leadership." He also praised Jegers publicly, crediting him for his "great heart and commitment" to the firm's culture, KPMG Estonia confirmed.
Jegers Leaves a Firm Transformed Over 20 Years
When Jegers took over around 2006, KPMG Estonia was mainly an audit firm. He pushed it into cybersecurity, legal services, management consulting, and deal advisory. The firm, founded in 1992, is now 34 years old and holds the top spot among Estonian consulting firms by size and service range, according to KPMG Estonia.
Jegers' 20-year run is unusually long for the industry. His decision to stay at the firm as Client Lead helps protect key client relationships. It also reduces the risk of losing institutional knowledge during the switch, a common concern in professional services firms.
KPMG Estonia Eyes Advisory Growth Beyond Traditional Audit
The transition comes as KPMG Estonia is pushing further into deal advisory and M&A services — helping companies buy, sell, and merge. The firm already offers tax, accounting, risk, and legal services in addition to audit. This broad mix mirrors the global "Big Four" model, where consulting revenue now rivals traditional audit work.
Estonia's reputation as a digital-first economy adds pressure and opportunity. The country's push for AI in government services means auditors must understand complex digital systems. Alliksaar's audit background positions him to lead what analysts call the "Audit of the Future" — using automated tools to check financial and digital records faster and more accurately.
Internal Promotion Signals Stability Over Disruption
KPMG chose to promote from within rather than hire an outsider. That choice sends a clear signal to clients and staff: no sharp turns ahead. Alliksaar knows the firm's culture, its clients, and its people. That familiarity is seen as a key advantage during any leadership change.
The formal handover happens on October 1, 2026. Until then, Jegers remains in charge. The structured timeline gives both leaders time to manage the shift without disrupting day-to-day work for the firm's clients across audit, tax, advisory, and legal services, KPMG Estonia noted.
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