KPMG chair Martin Sheppard and two audit partners are leaving the accounting and consulting giant in the wake of a scandal over misuse of confidential client information and the alleged mistreatment of a whistleblower.

Mr Sheppard has announced that he will leave the firm shortly and retire from his regional board responsibilities.

KPMG said in a statement that it would be appointing its first independent chair, after a short transition period to assist a smooth handover.

Two audit partners, Paul Rogers and Eileen Hoggett, are also leaving KPMG.

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