Elise Bruce
About Elise Bruce
Elise Bruce serves as the Senior Legal Counsel for IP & Technology at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive legal experience, having held positions at notable companies including Westpac, The Walt Disney Company, and American Express.
Work at KPMG Australia
Elise Bruce has been serving as Senior Legal Counsel in the IP & Technology division at KPMG Australia since 2019. In this role, she provides legal guidance on various business initiatives, focusing on intellectual property and technology-related matters. Her work involves collaborating with business leaders and stakeholders across multiple departments, ensuring compliance and risk management while supporting business transformation efforts.
Previous Experience at Westpac
Before joining KPMG, Elise Bruce worked as Counsel at Westpac from 2001 to 2004 in Sydney, Australia. During her three years at Westpac, she gained valuable experience in the financial services sector, contributing to legal matters and supporting the bank's operations.
Experience at The Walt Disney Company
Elise Bruce was employed as a Lawyer at The Walt Disney Company from 2004 to 2006 in London, United Kingdom. Her role involved providing legal support within the entertainment industry, where she dealt with various legal issues pertinent to the company's operations.
Career at American Express
Elise Bruce held multiple positions at American Express, serving as Senior Counsel from 2006 to 2014 in London and later from 2014 to 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Over eight years in London and four years in Sydney, she provided legal counsel in a variety of contexts, focusing on compliance and regulatory matters within the travel and financial services sectors.
Education and Expertise
Elise Bruce earned a double degree in Business and Law from the University of Technology Sydney, completing her studies from 1997 to 2001. She majored in International Business and received both a Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Laws. Her educational background supports her expertise in providing commercially focused legal guidance across various industries.