James Hallab
About James Hallab
James Hallab serves as the Associate Director of Commercial Advisory & Transactions at KPMG Australia, focusing on major project procurements in the infrastructure sector. He has a background in forensic risk consulting and has contributed to significant infrastructure projects, including the Western Sydney Airport and Sydney Metro West.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
James Hallab serves as the Associate Director in the Commercial Advisory & Transactions team within the Infrastructure, Assets & Places division at KPMG Australia. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the firm's expertise in providing commercial advice on major project procurements. His role involves advising on significant infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with government objectives and stakeholder needs.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
James Hallab has a comprehensive history with KPMG Australia, having worked in various capacities since 2015. He began as a Graduate in Forensic, Risk Consulting, followed by a Consultant role in the same area until 2017. He then transitioned to the Infrastructure & Projects Group within Deal Advisory, where he progressed from Executive to Manager between 2017 and 2020. He briefly returned to Forensic, Risk Consulting as a Senior Consultant in 2017.
Education and Professional Development
James Hallab studied at Macquarie University from 2012 to 2014, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce with a major in Finance and Accounting. He is also pursuing professional development through Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, where he has been a Provisional Member since 2016, focusing on accounting studies.
Specialization in Infrastructure Projects
James Hallab specializes in providing commercial advice on government-side major project procurements. He has extensive experience across the infrastructure lifecycle, including the development of strategic business cases and procurement processes. His expertise spans various sectors, including transport, water, freight, and energy, and he has contributed to landmark infrastructure projects such as the Western Sydney Airport and Sydney Metro West.