Douglas Robertson
About Douglas Robertson
Douglas Robertson is a Director in Deal Advisory at KPMG in Sydney, Australia, specializing in deal advisory services for Private Equity and Corporate clients. He has over 14 years of experience in the field and has held various roles at notable firms including BDO USA, LLP and Price Waterhouse Coopers.
Work at KPMG Australia
Douglas Robertson has been working at KPMG Australia since 2015, initially as an Associate Director in Deal Advisory. In this role, he specializes in providing deal advisory services to both Private Equity and Corporate clients. He transitioned to the position of Director in Deal Advisory in 2017. His work involves guiding clients through complex transactions, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Douglas Robertson studied at the University of Strathclyde, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, achieving Chartered Accountant (CA) status from 2002 to 2005. His expertise includes buy side due diligence, sell side due diligence, divestment readiness, IPOs, and capital and debt raises.
Background
Before joining KPMG, Douglas Robertson worked at several prominent firms. He was a Senior Associate at Price Waterhouse Coopers from 2002 to 2005, followed by a role as Senior Associate in Assurance at BDO USA, LLP from 2005 to 2007. He returned to KPMG in 2007, where he served as Director in Transaction Services until 2015, accumulating over 14 years of experience in deal advisory.
Professional Experience
Douglas Robertson has a diverse professional background in the financial services sector. His career spans over 14 years, during which he has held significant positions at KPMG, BDO USA, and Price Waterhouse Coopers. His roles have focused on transaction services and assurance, providing him with a robust foundation in deal advisory.