Key facts
- Michael Ebeid has been appointed as the new chair of KPMG.
- The previous chair of KPMG resigned due to an ethical scandal.
- An inquiry into KPMG's ethical failings preceded the previous chair's resignation.
- Michael Ebeid previously called leak allegations "completely false."
- Michael Ebeid previously described a senator's actions as "inappropriate."
- Ebeid's past comments have resurfaced following his appointment.
- His resurfaced comments have drawn criticism.
Michael Ebeid has been appointed as the new chair of KPMG, stepping into the role days after the firm's previous chair resigned. The resignation of the former chair was prompted by an inquiry into KPMG's ethical failings. Ebeid's appointment has been met with criticism due to past comments he made. In these comments, Ebeid had described leak allegations as "completely false" and referred to a senator's actions as "inappropriate." These remarks have resurfaced following his appointment, drawing renewed attention to the firm's ethical issues and Ebeid's past statements regarding them. The firm is currently undergoing scrutiny related to its ethical conduct.