Helping organizations modernize HR, cloud platforms, and workforce strategy
KPMG US has appointed Abhijeet Wankhede as Director – Advisory. Abhijeet brings more than 20 years of hands-on experience in HCM consulting, cloud-based HR systems, and large-scale workforce transformation. He’ll lead sales pursuits and delivery for enterprise HCM programs that connect people strategy with cloud technology and operational change.
What he’ll lead
Abhijeet will focus on enterprise HCM transformation and cloud-enabled workforce solutions. Key priorities include:
- Designing and delivering cloud-based HR platforms (Oracle HCM, PeopleSoft coexistence)
- Modernizing HR operations and business processes for better efficiency
- Helping clients migrate to HCM cloud architectures and adopt workforce technology
- Leading organizational change, workforce planning, and compensation strategy workstreams
- Driving client engagements from solution design through delivery and adoption
Why KPMG hired him
Abhijeet has deep delivery experience across the HCM lifecycle. Most recently he led HCM delivery at Capgemini, running large cloud HR programs across the U.S. He’s also been an HCM cloud leader at QC Consulting Group and an HCM Cloud Solution Architect at Deloitte, where he helped design scalable HR architectures and led cloud migrations. Earlier roles at Infosys and Cognizant gave him practical experience with Oracle Fusion, PeopleSoft, compensation systems and large transformation programs.
Where his experience matters
Throughout his career Abhijeet has combined technical depth with advisory skills:
- Running enterprise HCM implementations end to end
- Advising executives on workforce strategy and digital HR transformation
- Building reusable architectures and cloud migration roadmaps
- Implementing HR process automation and improving operational efficiency
- Managing stakeholder engagement, change management, and deployment at scale
A practical, technical foundation
Abhijeet started in technology consulting and development, which helps him bridge strategy and execution. Early roles at Pramati and Polaris sharpened his application-server, workflow and systems thinking–skills he still applies when designing resilient HCM platforms.
What he brings to KPMG clients
- HCM transformation and cloud migration expertise (Oracle HCM, PeopleSoft)
- Workforce planning, compensation, and HR process optimization skills
- Experience leading large delivery teams and complex programs
- Practical advisory skills for aligning HR technology with business goals
Why this matters now
Companies are moving faster to cloud HR systems and looking to modernize how they manage talent. Abhijeet’s hire signals KPMG’s push to help clients adopt cloud-native HCM solutions, improve workforce agility, and turn HR technology into a true business enabler.
CXO Gateway perspective
At CXO Gateway we see Abhijeet’s appointment as part of a wider trend: advisory teams increasingly need leaders who combine deep technical know-how with practical delivery experience. Abhijeet’s mix of architecture, cloud delivery, and HCM program leadership positions KPMG to help clients navigate migration, change, and long-term workforce modernization.