David Heathcote
About David Heathcote
David Heathcote serves as the National Managing Partner for Deals Tax & Legal at KPMG Australia, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in the finance and advisory sectors, having previously held various leadership roles at KPMG and ABN AMRO.
Work at KPMG Australia
David Heathcote has held multiple leadership roles at KPMG Australia since joining the firm. He currently serves as the National Managing Partner for Deals Tax & Legal, a position he has held since 2020. Prior to this role, he was the Head of Transactions and Restructuring from 2012 to 2019 and the Head of Debt Advisory from 2009 to 2019. Additionally, he served as the Global Head of Debt Advisory from 2018 to 2020. His extensive experience at KPMG has positioned him as a key figure in the firm's advisory services.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his responsibilities at KPMG Australia, David Heathcote is a Non-Executive Director at Royal Far West, a role he has held since 2020. This position allows him to contribute to the organization's mission of providing health services to children in rural and remote areas of Australia. His involvement in both KPMG and Royal Far West reflects his commitment to leadership in both corporate and community sectors.
Education and Expertise
David Heathcote has a strong educational background in finance and economics. He earned a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University between 1985 and 1988. He furthered his studies with a Master's in Applied Finance from Macquarie University from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, he obtained a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia in 1990. His education has equipped him with the expertise necessary for his roles in finance and advisory.
Background in Finance
Before joining KPMG, David Heathcote gained significant experience in the finance sector through various roles at ABN AMRO. He served as the Head of Sourcing and Structuring Special Situations and Distressed Debt for EMEA from 2008 to 2009, and as the Chief Operating Officer of Structured Lending from 2006 to 2007. He also held the position of Global Head of Debt Distribution Structured Capital from 2007 to 2008. His background in finance has contributed to his expertise in debt advisory and restructuring.