Abbie Northwood
About Abbie Northwood
Abbie Northwood is a Manager at KPMG Australia, specializing in tourism and indigenous business development. She has extensive experience in the tourism sector, having held various positions in both government and private organizations since 2009.
Work at KPMG Australia
Abbie Northwood has been employed at KPMG Australia as a Manager since 2019. Her role is based in Darwin, where she has contributed to various projects over the past five years. KPMG is known for its professional services in audit, tax, and advisory, and Northwood's position reflects her expertise in management and tourism development.
Education and Expertise
Abbie Northwood holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from UNSW Australia, which she completed from 2015 to 2017. She is currently undertaking another MBA with a focus on social impact. Additionally, she has an Advanced Diploma in Tourism Sustainability from William Angliss, obtained in 2010. Northwood also completed the UNWTO Themis Foundation Course focused on Tourism and International Cooperation for Development at The George Washington University in 2012.
Background in Tourism Development
Northwood has extensive experience in tourism development. She worked as a Tourism Business Development Officer for the Northern Territory Government in the Katherine, Kakadu, and Gulf region from 2014 to 2015. She also served as a Small Business Champion in the West Arnhem Region from 2015 to 2019. Her earlier roles include working as a Tourism Operations Coordinator and Destination Development Manager at the Melbourne Cricket Club.
Committee Membership at Young Tourism Network
From 2011 to 2013, Abbie Northwood was a Committee Member of the Young Tourism Network in Melbourne, Australia. This role involved engaging with industry professionals and contributing to initiatives aimed at fostering growth and innovation within the tourism sector.
Specialization in Indigenous Business Development
Abbie Northwood specializes in developing tourism and indigenous businesses in the Arnhem Land region. Her focus on this area reflects her commitment to enhancing economic opportunities and sustainability within indigenous communities through tourism initiatives.