KPMG has appointed Andrew Burn to lead its UK Automotive practice with immediate effect.

Andrew Burn, UK head of automotive at KPMG

Burn succeeds Justin Benson, who has left to pursue a new opportunity, and is a partner within the firm’s restructuring practice with over 25 years of experience. Over the last decade, he has worked extensively with clients in the automotive sector across the UK and Europe, advising on various areas including supply chain risk management.

Bernard Brown, partner and industrial manufacturing chair at KPMG UK, said: “Andrew is a passionate restructuring and deal advisory professional, with a relentless focus on helping his clients obtain favourable outcomes.

“He leads the team at a hugely challenging time for the automotive industry, as the pace of change continues to accelerate in the face of economic uncertainty and as the impact of Covid-19 unfolds. His wealth of experience and expertise is exactly what our clients need and will help drive our team forward.”