Luke Gower
About Luke Gower
Luke Gower is a Director at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2021, and has extensive experience in financial risk management, having previously held senior roles at KPMG, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Work at KPMG Australia
Luke Gower currently serves as a Director at KPMG Australia, a position he has held since 2021 in Sydney, New South Wales. Prior to this role, he worked as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia from 2010 to 2021 for 11 years. In his capacity at KPMG, he directs teams of specialists on various risk management projects. He is actively involved in addressing balance sheet risk management, traded market risk problems, and counterparty credit risk issues.
Previous Experience at Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Luke Gower held multiple roles at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. He served as Head of Quantitative and Econometric Analysis from 2005 to 2008 for three years, followed by his role as Head of Quantitative Research from 2008 to 2010 for two years. In these positions, he focused on quantitative analysis and research, contributing to the bank's financial strategies.
Education and Expertise
Luke Gower earned his PhD in Economics from The Australian National University, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Economics from the University of Wollongong, completed from 1984 to 1989. His academic background supports his technical strengths in financial econometrics and derivative pricing.
Consulting Role at Asian Development Bank
Since 2015, Luke Gower has been working as a Consultant at the Asian Development Bank in Manila. In this role, he provides consulting services to both Australian and international governments, focusing on financial risk management. His extensive experience in risk management enhances his contributions to the bank.
Background at Reserve Bank of Australia
Luke Gower worked at the Reserve Bank of Australia as a Senior Manager from 1999 to 2005 for six years. His experience at the Reserve Bank contributed to his understanding of financial systems and risk management, which he applies in his current roles.