Katie Wicks
About Katie Wicks
Katie Wicks is the Vice President of the Private Funds Group at Brookfield Asset Management and a Non Executive Director at 'Til The Cows Come Home in Sydney, Australia.
Current Roles in Sydney
Katie Wicks currently holds two significant roles in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She serves as the Vice President of the Private Funds Group at Brookfield Asset Management. Additionally, she has been contributing as a Non Executive Director at 'Til The Cows Come Home since November 2021. Her responsibilities span across managing private funds and advising on corporate strategies in these roles.
Previous Experience at Brookfield Asset Management
Katie Wicks was employed at Brookfield Asset Management as a Senior Associate, Investments, from 2014 to 2020. She played a vital role during her tenure, which saw her transition from an Analyst role to a Senior Associate role within six years. Her work primarily focused on origination and investment execution for renewable power assets in North America and Europe. She joined Brookfield Asset Management in 2011, marking the start of her long-standing association with the firm.
Professional Background at KPMG
Before her tenure at Brookfield Asset Management, Katie Wicks worked at KPMG in Brisbane, Australia. She initially served as a Senior Advisor in The Economics Group from 2010 to 2012, and later as an Analyst in Corporate Finance from 2013 to 2014. Her experience at KPMG provided her with a solid foundation in economics and corporate finance, which has been instrumental in her subsequent roles.
Education and Qualifications
Katie Wicks holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen's University. Her academic background has been the cornerstone of her extensive career in corporate finance and investments. The skills and knowledge she gained from her education have been critical in her roles at KPMG and Brookfield Asset Management.
Expertise in Corporate Finance and Investments
Katie Wicks has amassed over a decade of experience in corporate finance and investments. She has worked in various capacities that span analytics, advisory, and leadership roles. Her expertise is further evidenced by her work on renewable power assets, where she has been involved in origination and investment execution in both North America and Europe.