Katherine Presley
About Katherine Presley
Katherine Presley is an Executive Manager in Management Consulting at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2013. She has a background in finance and operations, with previous roles at KPMG and Apax Partners, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oxford.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Katherine Presley serves as the Executive Manager in the Management Consulting division at KPMG Australia. She has held this position since 2013, contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives and operational effectiveness for over 11 years. In her current role, she analyzes business performance, trends, and market-wide activity to support strategic decision-making. Additionally, she facilitates the alignment of investment initiatives with the strategic growth objectives of the Management Consulting group.
Previous Experience at KPMG
Before her current role, Katherine Presley held several positions at KPMG. She worked as the National Operations Manager for IT Advisory from 2012 to 2013, and prior to that, she was the Executive Manager of the Performance & Technology group from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she served as the Finance Manager in the Risk Advisory Services Division from 2008 to 2010 and as the National Operations & Resources Manager in the Performance Risk & Compliance group from 2007 to 2008. She began her career at KPMG as the Manager of Business Performance Services from 2005 to 2007.
Experience at Apax Partners
Katherine Presley worked at Apax Partners as the Group Financial Controller from 2000 to 2004 in London, United Kingdom. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring the alignment of financial strategies with the company's objectives during her four-year tenure.
Education Background
Katherine Presley studied at the University of Oxford, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, which was later converted to a Master of Arts. Her studies spanned from 1993 to 1996. Prior to her time at Oxford, she attended Haberdashers' Monmouth School for Girls from 1986 to 1993.
Strategic Approach and Skills
In her current role, Katherine Presley utilizes a programmatic approach to deliver strategic initiatives. She focuses on stakeholder analysis and engagement, ensuring that the initiatives are aligned with the broader goals of the organization. Her ability to analyze business performance and market trends supports informed decision-making within her team.