Lachlan Hardisty
About Lachlan Hardisty
Lachlan Hardisty serves as the Financial Services Head of Strategy at KPMG Australia, where he specializes in financial, statistical, and strategic modeling. He has extensive experience in various roles within KPMG and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Lachlan Hardisty serves as the Financial Services Head of Strategy at KPMG Australia. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the strategic direction of financial services within the firm. His role involves developing firm-wide propositions and supporting strategic business development within the Clients and Markets Division.
Previous Positions at KPMG Australia
Lachlan Hardisty has held several roles at KPMG Australia. He worked as Market Insights and Analytics Lead in the Clients and Markets division from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he was Manager of Innovation, Digital & Data at KPMG Lighthouse from 2017 to 2019. He also served as Consultant in Modelling and Analytics from 2014 to 2015 and as Senior Consultant in Analytics, Information and Modelling from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he held the position of Associate Director for Major Projects and Pursuits from 2019 to 2021, and briefly as Associate Director at KPMG Lighthouse in 2019.
Education and Qualifications
Lachlan Hardisty studied at Monash University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with a focus on Finance and Econometrics from 2011 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Chartered Accounting from Deakin University between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, he achieved Chartered Accounting status through Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 2016 to 2018. His foundational education includes a VCE Certificate from St Leonards College, completed from 2003 to 2010.
Specializations and Expertise
Lachlan Hardisty specializes in financial, statistical, and strategic modeling. His expertise includes building client value through ideation, innovation, and the development of solutions. He is skilled in developing strategies that enhance business performance and support the growth of KPMG's financial services.
Early Career Experience
Before joining KPMG Australia, Lachlan Hardisty worked as a Sales Assistant at Dan Murphy's from 2011 to 2014. This role provided him with early experience in customer service and sales, contributing to his understanding of market dynamics and client engagement.