Kristen Somerville
About Kristen Somerville
Kristen Somerville serves as the National Operations Manager at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in business operations and graphic design, with previous roles at Telstra and Wiley, and holds a Bachelor of Science from Lesley University.
Work at KPMG Australia
Kristen Somerville has served as the National Operations Manager at KPMG Australia since January 2020. In this role, she manages daily business operations and oversees various commercial and strategic initiatives. Her focus on stakeholder management contributes to delivering exceptional business results. She operates from Melbourne, Victoria, and has been with KPMG for four years.
Previous Experience at Telstra
Before joining KPMG, Kristen Somerville worked at Telstra in multiple roles. She served as a Business Operations Manager from 2016 to 2019 for three years in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to that, she was a Business Specialist from 2012 to 2016, also in the Melbourne Area. Her tenure at Telstra involved building high-performing teams and collaborating with large global teams.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Somerville holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Lesley University, where she majored in Education and minored in Computer Science, studying from 1988 to 1992. Additionally, she studied Graphic Design at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, completing a Certificate Program from 2002 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in operations management and team collaboration.
Career Background
Kristen Somerville's career includes diverse roles in various organizations. She worked as an Executive Assistant at Wiley for one year from 2008 to 2009 in Brisbane, Australia. Her experience spans over a decade in operations and business management, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and team performance.