Andrew Hansen
About Andrew Hansen
Andrew Hansen serves as the Head of Business Resilience at KPMG Australia, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in business continuity management, having previously worked in various roles at Whispir and KPMG, and specializes in ISO22301 and ISO22316 standards.
Work at KPMG Australia
Andrew Hansen has been serving as the Head of Business Resilience at KPMG Australia since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the Business Resilience and Continuity program. His leadership includes the refresh of KPMG's Business Resilience initiatives and the implementation of ISO 22301 across all client services and operations. Prior to his current position, he worked at KPMG Australia in Business Continuity and Crisis Management from 2017 to 2018.
Previous Experience at Whispir
Andrew Hansen worked at Whispir in various roles from 2009 to 2017. Initially, he served as an Implementation Manager and Business Analyst for one year in Melbourne. Following this, he held the position of Senior Consultant from 2010 to 2016, working across multiple locations including Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Singapore, and the USA. He also acted as the Global Lead Consultant for Crisis Management for 11 months before transitioning to KPMG.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Hansen specializes in ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management Systems and ISO 22316. His expertise in these areas has been instrumental in leading certification programs and enhancing business resilience strategies across organizations. His academic background and professional training support his roles in crisis management and business continuity.
Background in IT and Consulting
Before joining Whispir, Andrew Hansen worked as an Enterprise IT Solution Consultant at Corporate Express for nearly a year. He also held the position of State Transformation Manager at Fujitsu Services from 2006 to 2008. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in IT solutions and consulting, which he has leveraged throughout his career.
Achievements in Business Resilience
Andrew Hansen has led significant initiatives in business resilience, including the successful implementation and certification of ISO 22301 across KPMG Australia. His contributions have strengthened the organization's approach to crisis management and business continuity, ensuring that KPMG maintains high standards in resilience practices.