Catherine Crofts
About Catherine Crofts
Catherine Crofts serves as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2014. With a background in strategy and management consulting, she has previously worked in various roles within government and private sectors in the UK and the US.
Work at KPMG Australia
Catherine Crofts has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2014, currently holding the position of Associate Director. In this role, she has contributed to various consulting projects, leveraging her extensive experience in management consulting. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Management Consultant at KPMG Australia from 2010 to 2012. Her tenure at KPMG has involved leading significant initiatives and engagements, particularly in the public sector.
Previous Experience in Government Services
Catherine Crofts has a substantial background in government services, having worked in various roles across HM Revenue & Customs and HM Treasury. She served as Head of Strategy for the Government Banking Service at HM Revenue & Customs from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she held positions such as Project and Change Manager and Organisation Design Strategic Consultant at HM Revenue & Customs, and Human Resources Strategic Consultant at HM Treasury. Her experience in these roles has equipped her with a deep understanding of government operations and strategic management.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Crofts holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and English Literature from the University of Kent, which she completed from 1998 to 2001. She furthered her education at Oxford Brookes University, where she studied Human Resource Management from 2007 to 2009. This academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in both literature and human resources, contributing to her expertise in strategic consulting and organizational development.
Leadership in Change Management
Throughout her career, Catherine Crofts has demonstrated leadership in change management initiatives. Notably, she led the Hub Operations work stream for HR and embedded change management for a new Procurement Operating Model across South East Queensland for a large government department. Additionally, she facilitated vendor workshops for a Queensland Vocational Education and Training provider, focusing on the analysis and redesign of student management processes. Her ability to manage change effectively has been a key aspect of her professional contributions.
Professional Roles in the UK and USA
Catherine Crofts has held various professional roles in both the United Kingdom and the United States. In the UK, she worked as an Operational Manager at Heathrow Airport and as a Program Manager for Human Resources Transformation at the Rural Payments Agency. In the United States, she served as General Manager of Operations and Contract Delivery at Hill International, Inc. These diverse experiences across different sectors and countries have enriched her professional perspective and skill set.