Matt Lane
About Matt Lane
Matt Lane serves as the Associate Director at KPMG Australia and the Consul at the Australian Consulate in Bali. With extensive experience in foreign affairs, environmental consulting, and international relations, he has contributed significantly to various initiatives, including counter-proliferation outreach and combating transnational crime.
Current Role at Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Matt Lane serves as the Consul at the Australian Consulate in Bali, representing the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He has held this position since 2006, accumulating 18 years of experience in Indonesia. In this role, he has focused on building relationships with local officials and addressing issues related to transnational crime, including document forgery and money laundering.
Work at KPMG Australia
Since 2017, Matt Lane has worked as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia in Canberra. His role involves engaging in Counter Proliferation outreach across Asia, where he assists governments in enhancing their capabilities to detect and prevent the proliferation of sensitive goods. His work at KPMG integrates his background in environmental consulting and international relations.
Education and Expertise
Matt Lane holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from IE Business School, which he completed from 2014 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of Tasmania, studying from 1997 to 2000. His academic background supports his professional endeavors in environmental consulting and international diplomacy.
Background in Environmental Consulting
Before his current roles, Matt Lane worked in environmental consulting, focusing on combating illegal fishing in the Southern Ocean and northern Australian waters. This experience reinforced his scientific knowledge and contributed to his understanding of environmental policies. He also served as a Scientist at the Australian Fisheries Management Authority for 11 months in 2003.
International Engagement and Forums
Matt Lane has participated in significant international forums, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and the Bali Democracy Forum. His involvement in these forums has enhanced his exposure to international relations and allowed him to contribute to discussions on global issues, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.