Laura Smith
About Laura Smith
Laura Smith serves as the Executive Assistant to the National Managing Partner and COO Partner in Management Consulting at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2020. Her extensive experience includes roles at KPMG, QIC, AMP Capital, and Wesfarmers, where she has managed various administrative functions and coordinated internal events.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Laura Smith currently serves as the Executive Assistant to the National Managing Partner and COO Partner within the Management Consulting division at KPMG Australia. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to various operational and administrative functions. Her responsibilities include coordinating and delivering internal events, managing budgets for internal projects, and supporting the delivery of office projects. Additionally, she organizes several internal committees, playing a key role in enhancing office functionality.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Prior to her current role, Laura Smith worked at KPMG Australia as a Senior Personal Assistant to the CFO for Management Consulting and FS&P Partner from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she was based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. This position allowed her to develop skills in high-level administrative support and stakeholder management within a major consulting firm.
Professional Background in Administration
Laura Smith has a diverse background in administrative roles across various organizations. She worked at QIC as a Personal Assistant and Divisional Marketing Assistant from 2014 to 2017, and previously as a Personal Assistant and Administration Officer from 2013 to 2014. Her experience also includes a role at Xstrata Nickel Ltd as a Personal Assistant to the General Manager of Sustainability from 2008 to 2011, and at AMP Capital as a Personal Assistant to the Head of Asset Management from 2011 to 2012.
Experience at Wesfarmers
At Wesfarmers, Laura Smith held the position of Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of Business Development from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as an Executive Assistant to the Executive General Manager of Group Accounting, Assurance, and Risk for a brief period in 2017. Her roles at Wesfarmers contributed to her expertise in supporting senior executives and managing complex administrative tasks.
Event Coordination and Committee Involvement
In her current role at KPMG, Laura Smith coordinates and delivers internal events, showcasing her organizational skills. She is also an active member of the Social Committee, focusing on improving office functionality. Her involvement in these initiatives reflects her commitment to fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.