Hideki Machida

Automotive Industry Leader

KPMG in South Africa

Prior to joining KPMG South Africa, Dex worked for KPMG Consulting in Tokyo/Japan as a member of the Shared Service & Outsourcing Advisory team.  His primary focus was to develop the service offering and creation of capability relating to Intelligent Automation while supporting project delivery as a subject matter expert.

Since transferring to KPMG South Africa, Dex is responsible for developing the Advisory business for South Africa - Japan corridor, which entails developing new service offerings to bring to market and engaging with Japanese companies in Africa as a business liaison to facilitate investment into the continent.

In addition, Dex is responsible for driving the Mobility 2030 initiative and is also the Automotive Sector Leader for KPMG South Africa. Mobility 2030 explores the advent of electric vehicles (EV), autonomous vehicles (AV), and mobility-as-a-service (“MaaS”) means to the future movement of people and goods.

  • N3 Business Administration

  • Microsoft Certified Solution

  • Developer (IT-IQ)

  • Master RPA Professional (Automation Anywhere)

  • Blue Prism Certified Developer

  • Automotive Sector Leader for KPMG South Africa

  • Leader for the KPMG Global Hydrogen Network in South Africa

  • Africa – Japan corridor Advisory Leader