Christopher Pope
About Christopher Pope
Christopher Pope is a Manager in Management Consulting at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in strategy, business improvement, and project delivery, with experience at NAB and a strong educational foundation in commerce and business administration.
Work at KPMG Australia
Christopher Pope has been employed at KPMG Australia as a Manager in Management Consulting since 2019. His role involves overseeing various consulting projects and initiatives in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to his current position, he served as a Senior Consultant in the same department from 2018 to 2019. His experience at KPMG has contributed to his expertise in management consulting and program management.
Previous Experience at NAB
Christopher Pope worked at NAB in various capacities from 2009 to 2018. His roles included Banking Advisor in Retail Banking, Associate in Credit Assessment, and Senior Consultant in Strategy & Viability. He participated in the NAB Graduate Program focusing on Strategy, Business Improvement, and Project Delivery. His contributions included developing a business case for an Artificial Intelligence initiative and leading projects that transformed customer journeys.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Pope holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from La Trobe Business School, achieved from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Master of Commerce (Management) from the University of Melbourne - Melbourne Business School between 2014 and 2017. Additionally, he has completed PRINCE2 training in Project Management, achieving both Foundation and Practitioner certifications in 2020. His educational background supports his extensive experience in transformational program management.
Achievements in Program Management
Christopher Pope has extensive experience in transformational program management. He played a key role in developing a new portfolio office for a new entity separated from a major Australian bank, which involved defining governance structures and reporting templates. He also managed the upgrade of a technology platform for distributing emergency calls to state emergency agencies and led a significant tech release involving HRIS and finance system implementation.
Professional Development and Other Roles
In addition to his roles at KPMG and NAB, Christopher Pope briefly worked at Mondelēz International as a Senior Leader in Recruitment Strategy in 2015. He also served as an Associate at Finsia (Financial Services Institute of Australasia) from 2013 to 2015. His diverse experiences across different organizations have enriched his professional development and broadened his skill set in management and consulting.