Chris Foster
About Chris Foster
Chris Foster serves as the Global Head of Operations Advisory Center of Excellence at KPMG Australia, where he has held various leadership roles since 2008. He has extensive experience in business performance improvement and holds degrees in Economics, Finance, and an MBA.
Work at KPMG Australia
Chris Foster has been with KPMG Australia since 2010, holding various leadership roles. He currently serves as the Global Head of Operations Advisory Center of Excellence, a position he has held since 2018. Additionally, he has been a Partner and the National Business Performance Improvement Lead since 2014. His role as Director of the Lean National Service Line Leader began in 2008. Over his tenure at KPMG Australia, he has contributed to multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and business performance.
Previous Experience at KPMG UK
Before joining KPMG Australia, Chris Foster worked at KPMG UK from 2006 to 2010. He held the positions of Senior Manager and Associate Director during his four years in London. His experience in the UK office provided him with a strong foundation in advisory services, which he later applied in his roles in Australia.
Education and Expertise
Chris Foster studied Economics and Finance at King's University College from 1994 to 1998. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration at The Open University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in business performance improvement and operational advisory services.
Career at Standard Life
Prior to his tenure at KPMG, Chris Foster worked as a Business Consultant at Standard Life from 2000 to 2006. This role in Edinburgh allowed him to develop his consulting skills and gain valuable experience in the financial services sector.