Carla Murray
About Carla Murray
Carla Murray serves as the Director of People and Change at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in human resource management and organisational development, having held various roles in leading companies across Australia and the UK.
Work at KPMG Australia
Carla Murray currently serves as the Director of People and Change at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, she focuses on transformational change and organizational development. Her role involves enhancing culture, talent, and capability within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Associate Director in the same department at KPMG Australia for six months in 2021.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Carla has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was the People & Performance Manager at GPT Group from 2007 to 2011, where she operated in both Sydney and London. She also held positions at EY, including Senior Manager in Financial Services People Advisory from 2016 to 2020 and Manager in People Advisory Services from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she worked at Macquarie Group as Associate Director for Culture and Behavioural Risk in 2020 and 2021.
Education and Expertise
Carla holds a Masters of Organisational and Executive Coaching and has studied at the University of Sydney, where she achieved a Bachelor of Economics and Social Science with a triple major in Political Economy, Human Resource Management, and Marketing. She also completed a Masters Degree in Coaching & Mentoring Practice at Oxford Brookes University. Her educational background includes a focus on Mergers & Acquisitions and Organisational Culture, earning her 1st Class Honours in Human Resource Management.
International Experience
Carla possesses extensive international experience, having worked in the UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Her career spans consulting, banking, and investment management sectors, which has equipped her with a broad understanding of diverse organizational cultures and practices. This international exposure enhances her ability to implement effective human resource strategies tailored to various business environments.
Specializations in Human Resource Management
Carla specializes in transformational change and organizational development, with a strong emphasis on culture, talent, capability, and coaching. She has a solid background in strategic human resource management, focusing on building high-performance cultures that align with business strategies. Her work aims to improve employee engagement and overall business results.