Kirsty Deglas
About Kirsty Deglas
Kirsty Deglas serves as the Strategy Lead for Corporate Development & Investment at KPMG Australia, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Bain & Company, Unilever, and Coles. She is recognized for her strong communication skills and her ability to develop effective strategies that drive business results in various sectors.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Kirsty Deglas serves as the Strategy Lead for Corporate Development & Investment at KPMG Australia. She has held this position since 2020, operating from Melbourne, Victoria. In her role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategic initiatives that drive growth and investment opportunities for the firm.
Previous Experience at Bain & Company
Before joining KPMG, Kirsty Deglas worked at Bain & Company as a Management Consultant from 2005 to 2008 in London, United Kingdom. During her tenure, she contributed to various strategic projects that enhanced business performance for clients across different sectors.
Experience at Unilever
Kirsty Deglas held the position of Global Strategy Director at Unilever from 2008 to 2015 in London, United Kingdom. In this role, she was responsible for formulating and executing global strategies that supported Unilever's business objectives and market positioning.
Role at Coles
From 2015 to 2019, Kirsty Deglas served as General Manager of Strategy at Coles in Melbourne, Australia. In this capacity, she led strategic initiatives that aimed to enhance the company's competitive edge in the retail sector.
Educational Background
Kirsty Deglas studied at the University of Melbourne, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Economics from 1993 to 1996. She also attended Heathmont Secondary College, which laid the foundation for her academic and professional journey.