Daniel Oliver Kahn
About Daniel Oliver Kahn
Daniel Oliver Kahn is an Associate Director in Transformation & Deals at KPMG Australia, with over 11 years of experience in advisory services across various sectors. He has held senior roles at notable firms including Deloitte and Fletcher Building, and he specializes in transformation and turnaround strategies for mid-cap and large-cap entities.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Daniel Oliver Kahn serves as an Associate Director in the Transformation & Deals division within Advisory Services at KPMG Australia. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to various projects in Sydney, New South Wales. His role involves providing strategic advice and support to clients in transformation initiatives and deal-making processes.
Previous Experience at Deloitte
Prior to his current role, Kahn worked at Deloitte for a total of seven years, first as a Senior Associate from 2010 to 2014 and then as an Associate Director from 2018 to 2021. His responsibilities included strategy and operations advisory services, focusing on value creation and deals. This experience spanned multiple countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Educational Background
Kahn has a robust educational background with degrees from multiple institutions. He earned a Bachelor of Business from the University of Leeds and a Masters of Business (Advanced) from The University of Queensland. Additionally, he studied at Aarhus University, where he received a Masters of Business under the ESSAM Scholarship. His foundational education includes GCSE and A-Levels from Bromsgrove School.
Expertise in Transformation and Turnaround
With over 11 years of experience, Kahn specializes in strategy, due diligence, divestiture, post-merger integration, transformation, and turnaround services. His expertise spans various sectors, including mining, manufacturing, and retail. He focuses on advising mid-cap, large-cap, and private equity entities, emphasizing data-driven value creation in his advisory roles.
Career Progression and Previous Roles
Before joining KPMG, Kahn held several significant positions, including Senior Manager roles at Fletcher Building and CSR Limited, where he focused on value creation and turnaround strategies in manufacturing. He also worked as a Senior Associate at KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. in the mining and metals sector. His career includes a gap year spent traveling from 2006 to 2008.