Katie Johnston
About Katie Johnston
Katie Johnston serves as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, where she specializes in managing reputational risk and stakeholder engagement. With a background in public relations and marketing, she has held various roles in consulting and communications across both private and public sectors.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Katie Johnston currently serves as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on managing reputational risk and building corporate trust through effective stakeholder engagement and communications strategies. She works with both private and public sector clients, leveraging her expertise to address complex challenges in the field.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Prior to her current role, Katie Johnston worked at KPMG Australia in various capacities. She served as a Manager from 2019 to 2021 and as a Senior Consultant from 2018 to 2019, both in Brisbane. Her experience at KPMG has equipped her with a deep understanding of stakeholder engagement and corporate communications.
Education and Qualifications
Katie Johnston studied at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where she earned a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Public Relations and Marketing. Additionally, she completed a Certificate III in Business Administration at Sarina Russo Schools. She also holds IAP2 Australasia’s Certificate in Engagement from the International Association for Public Participation.
Consulting Experience
Katie Johnston has a diverse background in consulting, having worked at several organizations. She was a Consultant at STRUBER for two months in 2018 and at Rowland from 2016 to 2017. Her consulting roles have involved managing communications and stakeholder engagement for various projects.
Background in Communications
Katie Johnston has a solid foundation in communications, having served as a Communication Officer at Suncorp Group from 2016 to 2017. She also worked as a Media and Communications Advisor for the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland from 2011 to 2013. These roles have contributed to her expertise in managing communications strategies.