Michael Williams
About Michael Williams
Michael Williams serves as the Associate Director of Risk, Strategy & Technology at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in military service, government training, and consulting, with expertise in risk management and crisis response.
Work at KPMG Australia
Michael Williams serves as Associate Director: Risk, Strategy & Technology at KPMG Australia, a position he has held since 2022. He operates out of the Perth office and focuses on governance, risk, and compliance consulting services. His work includes security risk management and business continuity management, where he provides strategic solutions to mitigate risks. His role involves conducting audits and assurance services to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Education and Expertise
Michael Williams has a diverse educational background. He completed the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2021. He holds a Master of Middle Eastern & Central Asian Studies from The Australian National University, which he pursued from 2010 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in HRM & General Management from The University of Western Australia. Additionally, he studied Modern Standard Arabic at both the Australian Defence Force School of Languages and the University of Jordan.
Background
Michael Williams has extensive experience in various roles prior to his current position at KPMG. He served in the Australian Army as an Army Officer and Soldier for 18 years, from 1995 to 2013. Following his military career, he worked as a Training Manager for the UAE Federal Government in National Security from 2013 to 2016. He also held the position of Security Adviser for Woodside Energy, focusing on Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas from 2017 to 2019.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Michael Williams has developed expertise in crisis and incident management, specializing in intelligence analysis, including geopolitical, regional, and threat group assessments. He has provided consulting services that focus on security risk management and business continuity management. His experience includes instructing cadets at Christ Church Grammar School from 1995 to 2004, where he contributed to the development of young leaders.