Kate Pirrie
About Kate Pirrie
Kate Pirrie is a Senior Communications Lead at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in internal communications and has held various roles in organizations such as Ogilvy Impact, Optus, and UBS.
Work at KPMG Australia
Kate Pirrie currently holds the position of Senior Communications Lead at KPMG Australia, a role she has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, she served as the Internal Communication Manager at KPMG Australia from 2018 to 2021. In her various roles at KPMG, she has focused on developing communication strategies that enhance employee engagement and align with business objectives.
Previous Experience in Communications
Kate Pirrie has extensive experience in communications, having worked at several organizations prior to her current role. She was a Senior Consultant at Ogilvy Impact from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she served as an Internal Communication Executive at Optus from 2014 to 2015 and later as the Internal Communication Manager from 2015 to 2018. Her earlier roles include working as a Consultant at UBS and Beilby Corporation, where she specialized in PR and communications.
Education and Expertise
Kate Pirrie holds a Master’s degree in Communication Management from the University of Technology Sydney, which she completed from 2007 to 2009. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Visual Culture from Monash University between 1999 and 2002. Her expertise lies in crafting effective communication strategies that ensure business messages reach employees, thereby impacting brand performance.
Background in Internal Communications
Throughout her career, Kate Pirrie has focused on internal communications, working closely with leaders and stakeholders to tailor communication strategies that enhance employee engagement. Her roles have involved developing and implementing creative communication strategies aimed at driving sales results and improving sustainability performance.