Brian Miske

Executive Director, KPMG Innovation Lab

Brian Miske leads KPMG’s Innovation Lab in Chicago, bringing over 15 years of experience with KPMG across different roles. In collaboration with key leaders, Brian and the Lab team will identify client opportunities in Chicago and across the HUB, taking into consideration the firm’s relationship with key buyers, where there are real opportunities for engagement, and whether the client’s business issues are a good fit for Lab sessions, based on industry research and capabilities. Brian will also help lead and facilitate client sessions.

Kes Sampanthar

Managing Director, KPMG Innovation Lab

Kes Sampanthar is a globally recognized thought leader at the intersection of business, human experience, and technology. He is the head of research at KPMG Innovation Labs, where he leads ‘design thinking’ initiatives for the firm, and directs research into business model innovation and customer insights. His experience spans over two decades through the worlds of technology, design, and innovation. He is a sought-after speaker on customer insights, innovation and disruption.

KPMG

KPMG is a global network of independent member firms offering audit, tax and advisory services. It operates in 53 countries, collectively employing more than 207,000 people. In the United States, the Chicago office is the second largest revenue generating office and employs nearly 2,500. They are committed to fostering a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture where all professionals can be authentic and thrive, both professionally and personally. KPMG Ignition Centers are where disruption becomes opportunity. KPMG Ignition Center Chicago is the firm’s largest and newest innovation space designed to facilitate new ways of working with one another and our clients, help us to compete for the new types of talent required by 21st century enterprises, and serve as a space to collaborate and demonstrate our most innovative solutions.

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