Lenny Larocca

About Lenny Larocca

Lenny leads KPMG’s automotive practice in the US and the Americas. He has over 20 years of automotive experience and has led or been involved in some of the most important and transformational transactions in the LaRocca is a senior Advisory Partner and the US Automotive Industry Leader at KPMG, bringing more than 20 years of experience advising global automotive and industrial manufacturing clients through complex, high-stakes transactions and strategic transformations. He is widely recognized for his ability to guide organizations across the full deal lifecycle—from strategy and diligence to execution and value creation—helping clients navigate disruption driven by electrification, supply chain transformation, and evolving global market dynamics. Lenny has led and advised on hundreds of transactions spanning mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and restructuring initiatives for both corporate and private equity clients. His expertise spans OEMs, suppliers, aftermarket, distribution, and emerging mobility players, with a strong track record of delivering results in complex, cross-border environments. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams and boards, Lenny combines deep financial acumen with operational insight—helping organizations identify risk, unlock value, and position themselves for long-term growth in a rapidly evolving automotive landscape. Core Expertise: Mergers & Acquisitions (Buy-side & Sell-side) Deal Advisory & Financial Due Diligence Automotive & Industrial Manufacturing Strategy Private Equity Transactions Global Supply Chain & Operational Transformation Value Creation & Post-Merger Integration

Experience

1. Us Automotive Industry Leader & Deal Advisory Partner

   KPMG US

   Sep 2003 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

   Lenny has worked on hundreds of transactions for automotive corporate clients and private equity. His experience includes deep transaction experience in the automotive supply chain, OEMs, commercial vehicle, off-highway, aftermarket, and distribution. He has a significant amount of international experience leading numerous global complex transactions. On the buy side, Lenny’s focus is to work shoulder-to-shoulder with his clients throughout the transaction cycle from evaluating a potential acquisition to value creation. This includes an in-depth knowledge of the key risks and opportunities in areas such as financial, operational, commercial, integration, tax and accounting. On the sell side, Lenny teams with his clients to help them prepare a business, division or product groups for sale. In this capacity, Lenny helps sellers define the deal perimeter and develop information bidders need, while considering the separation entanglements, shared service arrangement, SEC reporting requirements, and other key sell side considerations.** Appointed to lead KPMG’s US automotive sector, guiding strategic direction across one of the firm’s most critical industriesAdvise C-suite leaders on navigating industry disruption including EV transition, capital allocation, and supply chain transformationDrive growth strategy, client engagement, and integrated advisory services across audit, tax, and consultingShape thought leadership on industry consolidation, emerging mobility, and global competitiveness

Education

• Western Michigan University

  B.S. (Accounting), Accounting

  1994 — 1998