John Somerville

John is the CEO of Slater and Gordon, having joined the organisation in February 2018.

John is a passionate leader with a history of building and leading successful teams that deliver strong business outcomes and people engagement, most recently as the National Managing Partner of KPMG (Advisory) Australia.

Over the last 25 years, he has developed a career advising some of Australia’s largest corporations and governments combined with growing and leading businesses within KPMG.

He believes business thrives when people help others be successful. This orientation translates into delivering better outcomes for clients. He is passionate about getting the most from diversity by creating an inclusive workforce.

John’s career has involved regional and global activity, including work in Europe, the US, Asia as well as Australia.