Mark Harris
About Mark Harris
Mark Harris serves as the Global Head of Sales for the Risk Hub at KPMG Australia, where he focuses on client relations and market development. He has extensive experience in risk and compliance education across various sectors and has held several leadership roles in prominent consulting firms.
Work at KPMG Australia
Mark Harris currently serves as the Global Head of Sales for the Risk Hub at KPMG Australia, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overall client relations and market development, focusing on assisting global clients with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives. Prior to this role, he worked as the Director of Business Development for the Risk Hub from 2020 to 2021 in Sydney, New South Wales. His experience at KPMG emphasizes his expertise in risk management and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Mark Harris studied at the University of Adelaide, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from 1989 to 1991, followed by a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from 1991 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in risk management and business development. He has extensive experience in providing risk and compliance education to boards and executive management across various sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, and energy.
Background
Mark Harris has a diverse professional background with significant experience in risk management and business development. He has held various positions in notable organizations, including EY, where he worked as a Senior Manager from 2005 to 2007, and Santos, where he served as Internal Audit Manager from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he worked at SAI Global Risk, Ethics & Compliance as a Senior Business Development Executive from 2018 to 2020. His career reflects a strong focus on risk assessment and compliance across multiple industries.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mark Harris has facilitated risk identification and assessment workshops for major Australian property development companies. He has developed risk and compliance plan assessments for several of Australia's largest listed property development firms. His training services in risk management and internal audit have reached multiple countries, including Malaysia, South Africa, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Australia, showcasing his international impact in the field.