KPMG appoints Timo Knak as Head of Advisory in Switzerland
Big Four firm KPMG has appointed Timo Knak as its new Head of Advisory in Switzerland.
Effective 1 October 2026, Knak will lead the company’s Advisory business, which provides consulting, advisory and transaction services to help organisations navigate complex business challenges. The business brings together expertise spanning strategy, deals, technology, risk and transformation.
Knak has more than 25 years of experience in advisory, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. He steps up from his role as Head of Deal Advisory, a position he will continue to hold alongside his new responsibilities. Throughout his career, he has led numerous domestic and international transactions and advised companies on complex strategic decisions.
As part of his appointment, Knak will join KPMG’s Executive Board in Switzerland, alongside fellow recent appointees Nicolas Moser (Head of Financial Services) and Silvan Jurt (Head of Markets).
Before joining KPMG in 2013, Knak worked at investment bank Lazard in Zurich. Earlier in his career, he worked at private bank Sal. Oppenheim and professional services firm Arthur Andersen.
In Switzerland, KPMG has more than 2,600 employees across 10 offices, alongside a further office in Liechtenstein, which is governed from Switzerland.
