Benjie Thomas (PDAcc '98)

Partner, Advisory Services, National Leader, Private Equity Pension Plans, KPMG
Benjie Thomas

Benjie is the Canadian Managing Partner for KPMG’s Advisory practice. Benjie is responsible for the firm’s Advisory business, comprised of over 2000 professionals across six geographies and three business units: Deal Advisory, Management Consulting and Risk Consulting.

As an adviser, Benjie has more than 20 years of experience assisting Canada’s most prominent private equity funds and strategic buyers. Benjie has advised on some of Canada's largest transactions, with a consistent track record of providing sought-after advice and innovative solutions to create success. With a history of building strong, trusted advisor relationships with clients, Benjie demonstrates a vibrant personal approach as a leader that inspires and engages people and teams.

As a University of Waterloo alumnus, Benjie is committed to programs and priority projects that are essential to the school’s mission and success. Benjie established an endowment fund that annually provides three scholarships to students in the School of Accounting and Finance.