AmCham Slovakia

Bratislava, 15 October 2025 – KPMG in Slovakia has reinforced its leadership in Central and Eastern Europe with the promotion of Eva Švigárová to CEE Partner and her appointment to the Partnership of KPMG Central and Eastern Europe (KPMG CEE) effective 1 October 2025.

From left side:Karol Balco, Miroslav Kožlej, Eva Švigárová, Miroslav Talian, Pavol Adamec

Eva Švigárová has played a crucial role in leading multi-national complex audits in financial services as well as commercial sector. Her personal passion is the modernization of audit – making processes more efficient and effective through standardization, centralization, and innovative tools, while leveraging the company’s and the CEE region’s extensive experience and data.

“Eva’s promotion to CEE Partner is both a recognition of her exceptional leadership and a signal of Slovakia’s importance within the KPMG CEE Cluster,” said Quentin Crossley, Country Managing Partner of KPMG in Slovakia. “Together with our four new Associate Partners, the continued expansion of our Partnership enhances our ability to deliver greater value to clients, foster innovation, and sustain our growth trajectory in a rapidly evolving market.”

“I am honoured to join the KPMG CEE Partnership at this pivotal time,” added Eva Švigárová. “I look forward to further develop our presence and collaboration across the region to drive innovation in audit, create new opportunities for our clients and employees. My goal is to continue reinforcing KPMG’s position as a trusted advisor for businesses in these challenging yet opportunity-rich times.”

New Associate Partner Appointments in Slovakia

Alongside the promotion of Eva Švigárová, the local KPMG practice in Slovakia welcomes four new Associate Partners, reflecting the firm’s continued investment in leadership across key service lines:

• Pavol Adamec (Consulting) – A seasoned expert in risk management and technology advisory with over 30 years of experience, including major cross-border projects within KPMG’s global network, particularly in the United States.
• Karol Balco (Deal Advisory) – A specialist in business valuation and financial modelling, supporting M&A and strategic transactions. He is both an ACCA member and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), which brings together experts in property and business valuation, real estate markets, and investment projects.
• Miroslav Kožlej (Audit) – A recognized audit leader who has been instrumental in developing KPMG’s office in Eastern Slovakia. He played a key role in expanding audit activities in the region and is also a respected mentor to young talents.
• Miroslav Talian (Deal Advisory) – An experienced mergers and acquisitions advisor, serving clients across energy, services, industrial manufacturing, and agriculture. As an experienced deals professional, he is well recognised as a go to advisor for those seeking foreign investment or wishing to invest in the local marketplace. In 2025, he played a pivotal role in the Pyronova–Altebra cross-border transaction.

Strengthening KPMG’s Strategic Position

These appointments represent a decisive step in KPMG’s long-term strategy to invest in leadership, develop future-ready capabilities, and deliver measurable value to clients. Together, they strengthen KPMG in Slovakia’s market position and reinforce its contribution to the wider Central and Eastern European region as one of the leading professional services firms.

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About KPMG in Slovakia:

KPMG Slovakia is an independent member of the international KPMG network, a global network of firms providing professional audit, tax and consulting services. It operates in 142 countries, and its member firms employ over 275,000 people worldwide.

KPMG has been operating in Slovakia since 1991. It currently employs 500+ people and has 22 Partners. KPMG in Slovakia is providing a wide range of audit, tax, legal and advisory services to many domestic as well as foreign companies as well as a leading advisor in cross-border transactions. www.kpmg.sk

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