Gareth Clayton
About Gareth Clayton
Gareth Clayton serves as the Aspac Alliance Director at KPMG Australia, bringing over 18 years of experience in sales, pre-sales, and management consulting. He has held various roles in prominent companies such as Microsoft, Oracle, and Microstrategy, focusing on business improvement through digital transformation.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Gareth Clayton serves as the Aspac Alliance Director at KPMG Australia, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he focuses on enhancing alliances and partnerships within the Asia-Pacific region. His responsibilities include overseeing strategic initiatives that drive business growth and improve client outcomes. With over seven years in this position, he has contributed to KPMG's efforts in digital transformation and analytics.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Before becoming the Aspac Alliance Director, Gareth Clayton worked at KPMG Australia as the Associate Director from 2015 to 2017. He also held the position of Aspac Data and Analytics Ecosystem Lead for nine months in 2016. His experience in these roles involved leading data-driven projects and consulting on analytics solutions for clients across various industries.
Professional Background in Technology and Consulting
Gareth Clayton has over 18 years of experience in sales, pre-sales, and management consulting across various industries. His career includes significant roles at companies such as Microsoft, Oracle, SAS, and Teradata. He has worked in positions ranging from Senior Sales Consultant to Account Director, focusing on business improvement through digital transformation and analytics.
Educational Background
Gareth Clayton studied at Victoria University of Wellington, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 1996 to 1997. He also studied Management at the same university from 1991 to 1994. Additionally, he attended Swinburne University of Technology Sydney in 2011, where he studied Applied Statistics. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and analytics.
Career Progression and Key Roles
Gareth Clayton's career progression includes key roles at various technology firms. He worked at Microstrategy as a Senior Sales Consultant from 2004 to 2006, and at Borland as a Technical Account Manager from 2001 to 2004. His tenure at Oracle included serving as an Account Director and a Business Intelligence and Warehousing Consultant. He also held positions at SAS as a Business Analytics Advisor and Team Leader, and at Teradata as a Senior Industry Consultant.