Bringing a 25-year reputation for independent recommendations and quality execution, Chartwell is a recognized leader in Enterprise Architecture, the application of structured methods and reference models to complex organizational change projects.
"The addition of Chartwell's people and knowledge will enhance KPMG's offerings to our clients," said John Herhalt, the national Managing Partner of KPMG's Advisory Services practice in Canada. "Chartwell's core skills in Enterprise Architecture are very much in demand by organizations in all industries. They complement KPMG's deep technical expertise in the IT space, and enrich our complete Advisory Services portfolio for our clients."
In particular, Chartwell's capabilities will strengthen KPMG's Canadian public-sector practice, which serves federal and provincial ministries and agencies, municipal governments, and Crown corporations.
KPMG has a full range of Advisory Services designed to assist organizations with the management of technology investments and risks, by aligning IT capabilities with overall business strategy.
"We are pleased to be joining a global organization like KPMG with a strong and growing Advisory Services practice, true global reach, and a deep commitment to serving the ever-changing needs of the public sector," said Jeff Smith, the CEO of Chartwell. "Chartwell is about its people and we are proud to have some of the leading minds in professional services as part of our team. Today's announcement makes sense for Chartwell and its clients."
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KPMG LLP, a Canadian limited liability partnership established under the laws of Ontario, is the Canadian member firm affiliated with KPMG International, a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. Member firms operate in 145 countries and have more than 123,000 professionals working around the world. In Canada, KPMG has more than 4,000 professionals.
KPMG's IT Advisory practice includes more than 70 professionals located in major centres across the country. These professionals provide in-depth IT guidance and support, from strategic planning and implementation, governance structure assistance, and project management, to information protection and systems assurance.
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Founded in 1984, Chartwell IRM Inc is a Canadian corporation, established under the laws of Ontario. The firm is a recognized leader in the practices of enterprise architecture and business transformation consulting to the Fortune 500 companies and all levels of the public sector in Canada. Chartwell is a national firm with over 35 skilled professionals operating in Toronto, Ottawa, Edmonton and Victoria.
Chartwell's success comes from helping complex organizations to transform themselves, from concept to outcome. Chartwell's services help clients to evaluate and assess their current operations and technology assets, envision and design operations that are aligned with business strategy, and elaborate, plan and execute successful transformations. Chartwell also educates and builds the change capabilities of its clients, particularly through an enterprise business architecture certification program recognized by McMaster University.