Reinhard Goerdeler

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Reinhard Goerdeler (1922-1996) was a German accountant who was instrumental in founding KPMG, the leading international firm of accountants. He was the son of Carl Friedrich Goerdeler, a leading anti-Nazi activist.

After leaving full-time education, Goerdeler joined Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft ('DTG') and worked his way up to the position of Chairman in which role he sought to expand the firm into an international network which could service his largest clients. His efforts led him to found Klynveld Main Goerdeler in 1979 and KPMG in 1987.

He went on to become chairman of KPMG. In retirement he was a trustee of the Max-Reger Institute until he died on 3 January 1996.[1]

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  1. ^ Max Reger Institute

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