Ben Brokken
About Ben Brokken
Ben Brokken is a Director at KPMG Australia with extensive experience in consulting and management roles across various organizations. He has a strong academic background, including an MBA from The University of Sydney Business School and a Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accounting.
Work at KPMG Australia
Brokken held multiple positions at KPMG Australia, starting as an Associate Director from 2015 to 2017, followed by a promotion to Director from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure, he worked in Sydney, New South Wales. He focused on business optimization and turnaround strategies, engaging subject matter experts to validate findings. He played a key role in deploying a 'value mindset' at KPMG Value Creation, aimed at identifying opportunities for gross margin improvement and cost reduction.
Current Role at NestEgg Living
Since 2019, Brokken has been working as a Consultant at NestEgg Living in Sydney, New South Wales. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in business strategy and optimization to support the organization's objectives. His background in various sectors enables him to provide valuable insights and recommendations for enhancing operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Brokken has a diverse educational background, including a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from The University of Sydney Business School, where he studied with Distinction from 2015 to 2017. He also completed an Intensive M.B.A. module at Fudan University in 2015. Additionally, he holds a Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accounting from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and an Advanced Certificate in Insolvency from Queensland University of Technology. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from The University of Queensland.
Previous Experience in Government and Finance
Before his roles at KPMG and NestEgg Living, Brokken worked at Government Property NSW as a Senior Manager in Strategy for four months in 2015. He also held positions at Bank of Queensland and Suncorp as an Asset Manager during 2012 and 2009, respectively. His experience extends to Deloitte Australia, where he served as an Analyst from 2008 to 2009, and EY, where he progressed through various roles, including Associate Director and Manager, from 2011 to 2015.
Background and Early Career
Brokken began his career at Deloitte Australia as an Analyst in 2008. He later joined EY, where he gained experience as a Senior Consultant and Manager before becoming an Associate Director. His early career included a secondment to Bank of Queensland and Suncorp, where he worked as an Asset Manager. This diverse experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in strategy and consulting.