KPMG appoints Miguel Alvim as Country Managing Partner for Mozambique

KPMG, a global accounting and consulting firm, has appointed Miguel Alvim as its new Country Managing Partner for Mozambique.

Effective 1 October 2026, Alvim will lead the strategic direction, operations, and team of KPMG in Mozambique, which operates out of Maputo. He succeeds Quintino Cotão, who will retire at the end of September.

Alvim currently serves as Managing Partner for Advisory in Mozambique and brings nearly three decades of professional experience. Over the course of his career, he has advised both local and international clients operating in the country, with significant exposure across transport and logistics, industrials, oil & gas, energy, natural resources, banking, insurance, the public sector, and non-governmental organisations.

Earlier in his 23-year career at KPMG, he led the firm’s International Development Advisory Services practice for Southern Africa. He was appointed as partner in 2007.

“It is an honour to be appointed Country Managing Partner of KPMG in Mozambique. I look forward to working closely with our partners, teams, and clients to continue strengthening our firm, delivering value to clients, and contributing to sustainable growth in Mozambique,” Alvim said.

Commenting on the appointment, Joelene Pierce, Senior Partner of KPMG in Southern Africa, said: “Known as a trusted senior advisor, Miguel combines technical expertise with a strong people focus. We are confident that, under his leadership, KPMG in Mozambique will continue to grow, deliver value to clients, and strengthen its role within our One Africa network.”

The One Africa network refers to the integrated structure of KPMG firms across Southern, East and West Africa, spanning member firms in Botswana, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, and Nigeria.