Kristina Kipper
About Kristina Kipper
Kristina Kipper serves as Partner and National Lead for Mid Market at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2020. With a strong background in accounting, law, and linguistics, she specializes in advising mid-sized organizations on growth strategies and innovation funding.
Work at KPMG Australia
Kristina Kipper has been with KPMG Australia since 2010, currently serving as Partner & National Lead for Mid-Market. In this role, she focuses on advising mid-sized private and listed organizations on transformation and growth strategies. Kristina also leads the R&D Incentives team, enabling companies to access funding for innovation projects through tax offsets and government grants. Her extensive experience at KPMG includes a previous position as Sector Leader for Technology, Media & Telecommunications from 2016 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Kristina Kipper holds multiple academic qualifications. She achieved a Graduate Diploma of Accounting and Law from Deakin University, as well as a Graduate Diploma of Business in Human Resources Development from the same institution. Additionally, she earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Linguistics from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Her educational background supports her expertise in advising businesses on growth strategies and navigating emerging changes in the mid-market sector.
Background
Before joining KPMG Australia, Kristina Kipper worked at PwC as Director of Indirect Tax from 1999 to 2010. This role provided her with significant experience in tax-related matters, which she has since applied in her current positions at KPMG. Her career trajectory reflects a strong focus on the intersection of taxation, innovation funding, and business strategy.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Kristina Kipper has played a pivotal role in enabling companies to secure funding for innovation through R&D tax incentives. As the NSW Lead for R&D Incentives, she has guided numerous organizations in accessing government grants and tax offsets. Her advisory work focuses on preparing business leaders for emerging changes and risks within the mid-market sector, contributing to their strategic growth and transformation.