Donna O'neill
About Donna O'neill
Donna O'Neill serves as the Head of Corporate Citizenship at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in corporate citizenship roles at KPMG, she has contributed significantly to various initiatives and volunteer programs.
Work at KPMG Australia
Donna O'Neill has held various positions at KPMG Australia, contributing to the Corporate Citizenship sector since 2006. She began her career at KPMG as a Senior Coordinator in Corporate Citizenship, serving from 2006 to 2009. She then progressed to Manager of Corporate Citizenship from 2010 to 2014. Following that, she served as Senior Manager from 2014 to 2016 and Associate Director from 2016 to 2021. In 2021, she was appointed as Head of Corporate Citizenship (Director), a role she continues to hold. Throughout her tenure, O'Neill has played a significant role in various initiatives aimed at enhancing corporate responsibility.
Education and Expertise
Donna O'Neill studied Public Administration at the University of Limerick from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education by completing the Governance Foundations for NFP Directors program at the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2019. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in governance and public administration, which supports her work in corporate citizenship.
Background
O'Neill has a long-standing commitment to corporate citizenship and community engagement. Her career at KPMG Australia spans over 15 years, during which she has taken on increasingly responsible roles. In addition to her professional experience, she has volunteered with SHINE for Kids, supporting children with incarcerated parents, and served as a Lifeline Crisis Telephone Supporter from 2013 to 2017, focusing on mental health advocacy.
Achievements
Donna O'Neill has been instrumental in KPMG Australia's corporate citizenship initiatives. She played a key role in making KPMG one of Australia's largest contributors to #act4SDGs day, engaging over 3,500 employees in volunteering efforts. Additionally, she led the activation of KPMG's global purpose 'Inspiring Confidence, Empowering Change' from 2014 to 2016, demonstrating her leadership in promoting social responsibility within the organization.
Community Involvement
O'Neill participated in a 6-week secondment to the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in Redfern through the Jawun Program. This experience highlights her commitment to community engagement and her efforts to support Indigenous communities in Australia.