Andrew Barrett
About Andrew Barrett
Andrew Barrett is a Director at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in sourcing and IT advisory roles, having previously held positions at KPMG UK and other organizations in the United Kingdom.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Andrew Barrett has been serving as a Director at KPMG Australia since 2016. Based in Brisbane, he has contributed to the firm for over eight years. In this role, he focuses on enhancing governance and ensuring benefit realization in service delivery models. His expertise in transforming fixed costs into variable costs aims to improve business agility and flexibility.
Previous Experience at KPMG UK
Prior to his current position, Andrew Barrett worked at KPMG UK in various capacities. He served as an Executive Advisor in the Performance & Technology Sourcing Practice from 2009 to 2011 and as an Executive Advisor in the IT Advisory Practice from 2007 to 2009. He later held the role of Principal Advisor in Management Consulting - Sourcing Practice from 2011 to 2015. His experience at KPMG UK spans a total of six years.
Career Background in IT and Consulting
Andrew Barrett's career includes significant roles in IT and consulting prior to joining KPMG Australia. He worked as an IT Project Manager at Eisai Limited from 2002 to 2005 and as a European IT Manager from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he was a Senior Consultant at Q Data Europe from 1999 to 2002 and started his career there as a Consultant from 1998 to 1999.
Education and Academic Background
Andrew Barrett studied at the University of Cape Town, where he gained foundational knowledge relevant to his career. He also attended Diocesan College, which contributed to his early education. His academic background supports his extensive experience in consulting and IT management.
Expertise in Sourcing Engagements
Andrew Barrett has led over 4000 sourcing engagements globally, providing strategic advice on sourcing arrangements. He specializes in maturing shared services and outsourcing models to extract value beyond mere cost-cutting. His lateral thinking approach enables him to deliver timely and cost-effective solutions that align with business objectives.