Mike Nolan
Global Partner-in-Charge, Risk Consulting Services
KPMG
Excellence in Leadership
Mike Nolan is the Global Partner-in-Charge for KPMG's Risk Consulting Services practice, with global annual revenues in excess of $3.5 billion.
Over the past 12 months, KPMG's Risk Consulting Service Group has continued to expand its service portfolio through innovation and scale, while attracting and retaining the best professionals, he says.
"These steps have enhanced KPMG's ability to assist our clients with their most complex business issues. From strategic thinking to quality execution, we are assisting companies turn risk and regulatory complexity to their advantage," Nolan says. "The result of our efforts has been excellent growth and market recognition for our teams and for our firm."
The Risk Consulting business provides client services including IT, Information Protection, Enterprise Risk Management, Regulatory, Internal Audit, Contract Compliance, Climate Change & Sustainability, Fraud Risk, Investigations and Dispute Advisory, Forensic Technology, Accounting and IPO Advisory, Actuarial, and Financial/Operational Risk Consulting.
In his role, he has U.S., Americas, and Global responsibility for practice strategy and growth, professional hiring, and practice administration. He currently serves as KPMG's Chairman of the IberoAmerica's Oversight Board and a Board member of KPMG Global Services. Nolan also serves on the Global Advisory Executive Leadership Team.
Ask him about the secret to his success and he'll point to a number of factors, such as: working together—specifically, building and supporting solid teams; a focus on people and helping them succeed; innovating services to stay ahead of the competition; and strong execution—all aligned to our clients' needs and industry trends. I believe a leader is only as good as the team around him or her, and I am very fortunate to have a great team and firm in KPMG.
Nolan says his personal motivation is driven by two objectives: providing value to clients and creating opportunities for KPMG's people to expand their careers.
"What can be more satisfying than seeing your team members achieve their goals and your clients succeed?" Nolan says. "What stands out most are the opportunities that we have created for our people to thrive and advance their careers, and the clients we have guided and supported through their critical business issues helping them create stronger and more sustainable companies."
When it comes to the Top 25 Award, Nolan says the recognition is "for KPMG and our partners and professionals and their teaming, commitment, investment, and laser focus on our people and clients. It's an acknowledgment of them for a job well done!"
What do you enjoy about the work that you do?
"I would name three things: The first would be people—teaming, collaborating, mentoring, influencing careers, coaching, and supporting. People are what make it all happen. The second would be clients—listening, understanding their needs, tailoring solutions, teaming, and adding value. Clients are why it happens. And third, issue resolution—providing creative, practical, strategic, and impactful approaches to solving complex business issues. That's the value in what we do."
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