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Dirk Distelrath

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Partner Regulatory Advisory / Regional Head DPC West at KPMG Deutschland
📍 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Dirk Distelrath is a Partner and Digital Innovation Navigator at KPMG Germany, where he leads the Blockchain Compliance services. An author on generative AI applications in finance, he specializes in ERP transformation, digital governance, and IT compliance. He holds a PMP certification and previously lectured at Hochschule Niederrhein.

Dirk emphasizes building strong personal connections within his teams. He champions initiatives like "Walk to Talks" for open conversation and organizes local team-building events in Cologne. This focus on personal interaction highlights his collaborative leadership style and connection to his community.

Unique fact: A native of the Cologne area, he is fluent in Kölsch, the local dialect.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Partner Regulatory Advisory / Regional Head DPC West
Location
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Generative AI Applications
Co-authored a publication on the applications of GPT in finance, compliance, and audit, demonstrating deep, recent expertise in this specific field.
Blockchain & Compliance
As KPMG's "Head of Blockchain Compliance Germany, " he leads projects focused on leveraging blockchain for business process optimization and ensuring regulatory adherence.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Partner Regulatory Advisory / Regional Head DPC West
KPMG Deutschland
9-2014 - 5-2017
Visiting Lecturer, Internal & External Accounting within SAP
Hochschule Niederrhein
1-2007 - 10-2024
Director / Consulting / Digital Compliance
KPMG Deutschland
3-2003 - 1-2007
Tax and Finance Business Processes
VRT Linzbach, Löcherbach und Partner mbB
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Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
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University of Applied Sciences Koblenz
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