Curtis Davies
About Curtis Davies
Curtis Davies serves as the Lead Partner for the NSW Government and National Partner in Charge of the Corporate Services Group at KPMG Australia. With extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, he focuses on enhancing service provision within the NSW Government.
Work at KPMG Australia
Curtis Davies has been with KPMG Australia since 2014, serving as the Lead Partner for the NSW Government and as the National Partner in Charge of the Corporate Services Group - MC. In this role, he focuses on redesigning service provision within the NSW Government, targeting key areas such as Transport for NSW, Sydney Water, Sydney Trains, and Service NSW. He also sits on the KPMG Management Consulting Executive Committee, contributing to strategic decision-making and leadership within the firm.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining KPMG Australia, Curtis Davies held several significant positions in the private sector. He served as the Executive General Manager of Services at Qantas from 2007 to 2009 and as the Transformation Director at News Corporation from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he was the EVP and CEO of Coal Customers and Strategy at Aurizon from 2010 to 2012. His career at Qantas also included a tenure as a Senior Executive from 1996 to 2007, where he gained extensive experience in the airline industry.
Education and Expertise
Curtis Davies studied at Imperial College London, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Mathematics from 1983 to 1986. His educational background provides him with a strong analytical foundation, which he applies in his professional roles. His expertise includes digital transformation, customer experience, and operational strategy, which he leverages to bring private sector perspectives to public sector challenges.
Leadership in Global Alliances
During his time in the private sector, Curtis Davies chaired the management team for the oneworld global airline alliance. This role involved collaboration with various international airlines, focusing on enhancing customer service and operational efficiency across the alliance. His leadership in this capacity reflects his ability to manage complex relationships and drive strategic initiatives on a global scale.
Longstanding Career at KPMG UK
Curtis Davies began his career at KPMG UK, where he worked as a Senior Manager from 1986 to 1996. This decade-long experience in both Sydney and London equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of management consulting and corporate services. His early career at KPMG laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in the industry and his eventual return to KPMG in Australia.