Katie Mathews
About Katie Mathews
Katie Mathews is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, specializing in managing social license and issues for complex projects. With a background in public relations and communications, she has held various roles in both Australia and the UK, contributing to corporate trust and reputational risk management.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Katie Mathews currently serves as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Brisbane, Queensland, she specializes in managing social licence, change, and issues management for large, complex projects. Her role involves developing communications strategies aimed at managing reputational risk and building corporate trust.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Katie Mathews has a history of working at KPMG Australia, where she held various positions. She worked as a Senior Consultant from 2018 to 2019 and then progressed to the role of Manager from 2019 to 2021. Both roles were based in Brisbane, Australia, and contributed to her expertise in communication and project management.
Background in Media and Communications
Before her tenure at KPMG, Katie Mathews worked as a Media and Communications Advisor at the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland from 2011 to 2013. She also served as a Communication Officer at Suncorp Group from 2016 to 2017 and as a Consultant at Rowland during the same period. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in communication strategies and stakeholder engagement.
Education and Qualifications
Katie Mathews 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 further enhanced her qualifications by obtaining IAP2 Australasia’s Certificate in Engagement from the International Association for Public Participation.
Focus on Community Engagement
Katie Mathews emphasizes the importance of fostering genuine connections among government, business, and citizens. Her work is centered on creating mutually beneficial relationships that support effective communication and engagement strategies, particularly in the context of large-scale projects.