Ewald Bruggeman
About Ewald Bruggeman
Ewald Bruggeman is a Client Director at KPMG Australia, specializing in technology and services for the banking sector. He has extensive experience in business consulting and account management, having held senior positions at Oracle and SAP in Australia and the Netherlands.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Ewald Bruggeman serves as Client Director at KPMG Australia, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he collaborates with a professional team to explore the benefits of technology and services for banks and their customers. His work involves engaging with both business and IT executives to identify challenges and opportunities within the financial services sector. Bruggeman focuses on leveraging technology and related services, including advisory, tax, and auditing, to drive transformation and innovation in banking.
Previous Experience at Oracle Australia
Bruggeman has extensive experience at Oracle Australia, where he held two significant roles. From 2008 to 2012, he was the Senior Director for Financial Services Industry Business Unit (FS IBU) APAC, based in Sydney. He then transitioned to the role of Senior Director for Financial Services Industry Business Consulting from 2012 to 2015. His tenure at Oracle equipped him with insights into the financial services landscape and the application of technology solutions.
Background in SAP Netherlands
Ewald Bruggeman worked at SAP Netherlands in various capacities. He served as a Senior Global Account Executive in Business Development from 2006 to 2007 and as Sector Director for Financial Services in an interim management role in 2005. These positions contributed to his understanding of global account management and the financial services sector, enhancing his expertise in business development.
Educational Qualifications
Bruggeman holds a Master’s degree in International Executive MBA from the University of Twente, which he completed from 1999 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Higher Technical Education from University - College Eindhoven between 1983 and 1987. His educational background supports his professional endeavors in technology and business consulting.
Career Development and Skills
Throughout his career, Ewald Bruggeman has developed a strong focus on technology's role in the banking sector. He engages in discussions about product and process simplification to achieve low-cost production environments. Additionally, he has a keen interest in analyzing large data pools to enhance customer interactions, emphasizing empathy and integrity in conversations.