Luke Harvey Palmer
About Luke Harvey Palmer
Luke Harvey Palmer serves as Director at KPMG Origins and Non-Executive Director at Curiious: Immersive Impact, both roles based in Sydney, Australia. With a diverse background in finance, technology, and military service, he has held various leadership positions and co-founded a successful application design firm.
Work at KPMG Australia
Luke Harvey Palmer has served as Director of KPMG Origins at KPMG Australia since 2022. His role is based in Sydney, New South Wales, where he has been involved in various initiatives aimed at enhancing the firm's service offerings. KPMG Origins focuses on innovative solutions that leverage technology and data analytics to drive business transformation.
Education and Expertise
Luke Harvey Palmer holds an MBA from AGSM @ UNSW Business School, where he studied General Management from 2003 to 2006. He also earned a Bachelor of Economics from James Cook University, studying from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Economics and International Studies at UNSW from 1993 to 1999. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in business and economic principles.
Background
Luke Harvey Palmer has a diverse professional background, including significant experience in the finance and consulting sectors. He served as an Army Officer in the Australian Army Reserve for 30 years, from 1992 to 2022. His career includes leadership roles at Genpact, where he was an AVP in Banking, Capital Markets, and Insurance, and at St. George Bank, where he held the position of Executive Manager.
Achievements
Luke Harvey Palmer co-founded the application design firm Alive in 2011, recognized as one of Australia's fastest-growing start-ups. He played a pivotal role in developing the first online mortgage calculator in 1998 while at Mortgage Choice. His contributions to St. George Bank included activating the Internet strategy and collaborating with Booz Allen to design a new customer experience program.
Current Roles and Community Involvement
In addition to his role at KPMG, Luke serves as a Non-Executive Director at Curiious: Immersive Impact and as a Mentor at the Club Kidpreneur Foundation. He has been actively involved with the Newington College and Queenwood School communities in Sydney, reflecting his commitment to education and youth development.