James Lake
About James Lake
James Lake serves as the Director, Strategy Implementation Lead at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in procurement and strategy roles, having previously held various positions at Worley and KPMG.
Work at KPMG Australia
James Lake has been with KPMG Australia since 2021, currently serving as the Director, Strategy Implementation Lead. His role involves working closely with the Divisional Leadership Team to define group strategy and identify market opportunities. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at KPMG, including Manager of Contract & Compliance Advisory from 2014 to 2016, Associate Director in Contract Assurance and Performance from 2016 to 2018, and Director from 2018 to 2021. His extensive experience at KPMG has contributed to his expertise in strategy implementation and operational activities.
Previous Experience at Worley
Before joining KPMG, James Lake worked at Worley in several capacities. He began as a Senior Expeditor for the QCLNG Upstream Project in 2011 and progressed to Senior Buyer for the same project in 2012. He served as Senior Procurement Lead from 2013 to 2014 and also held the position of Senior Buyer/Support to the Regional Procurement Manager for a brief period in 2011. Additionally, he worked as the Manager of Proposals and Marketing Northern Operations ANZ from 2009 to 2011 and as a Strategic Marketing Coordinator from 2006 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
James Lake studied at Deakin University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) with a focus on Marketing and Finance from 2002 to 2003. His educational background supports his professional interests in developing growth strategies and implementing operational activities. He emphasizes strong commercial acumen and aims to deliver on business and project objectives throughout his career.
Background
James Lake completed his secondary education at St Leonards College from 1995 to 1998. His career began in the marketing and procurement sectors, where he gained significant experience before transitioning to his roles at KPMG. His background in both marketing and procurement has equipped him with a diverse skill set applicable to strategy implementation and operational management.