James Buchanan
About James Buchanan
James Buchanan serves as the Director of Tech Risk at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2017. He specializes in ICT Internal Audit, Technology Assurance, and Business Resilience for Federal Government clients, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Work at KPMG Australia
James Buchanan has been a key member of KPMG Australia since 2004. He currently serves as Director of Tech Risk, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he leads the delivery of ICT Internal Audit, Technology Assurance, and Business Resilience engagements specifically for Federal Government clients. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Manager at KPMG Australia from 2004 to 2013. His extensive experience at KPMG has allowed him to develop a strong understanding of the intersection between technology and business needs.
Education and Expertise
James Buchanan studied at The Australian National University, where he earned two degrees: a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) and a Bachelor of Information Technology (B.IT.), both completed between 1997 and 2000. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in technology risk management. He specializes in clarifying complex problems and bridging the gap between business and IT, which is essential in his current role at KPMG.
Background
James Buchanan has over 17 years of experience in the technology risk sector, with a significant portion of his career spent at KPMG Australia. His journey began as a Senior Manager, where he honed his skills in technology assurance. After a decade in that role, he transitioned to Associate Director in 2013, and later to Director of Tech Risk in 2017. His background reflects a commitment to understanding and addressing the needs of clients in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Achievements
In his role at KPMG Australia, James Buchanan has developed deep technical assurance expertise over transformational activities. He provides assurance that meets the requirements of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) to effectively manage and change their businesses. His leadership in ICT Internal Audit and Technology Assurance engagements has contributed to the resilience and operational effectiveness of Federal Government clients.