KPMG CEO pays tribute to partner

KPMG chief executive Andrew Yates has paid tribute to partner David Ibels as an “an incredible person” who will be missed by his family and colleagues.

Mr Ibels’s body was found by Queensland Police on Monday afternoon after he went missing early Saturday morning. Police are not treating his death as suspicious.

The 43-year-old father of one had been a partner at KPMG for 7½ years and worked at the firm for 12 years.

Mr Yates said the news of Mr Ibels’s loss was “hard to accept”.

“David was an incredible person, a great partner, and so focused on our people,” Mr Yates said in a statement.

“He was an extraordinary individual – making this news so hard to accept. All our thoughts are with David’s family. His loss will be felt by many, not only within our firm but more broadly with our clients and the Queensland community. It’s an incredibly sad day, losing a great partner, and friend.”

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