Paul Sadler ● Director
About Paul Sadler ● Director
Paul Sadler serves as a Director at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2021. With over 25 years of experience in the maritime sector, he specializes in government procurement and business strategy, drawing on a diverse background that includes significant roles in the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Navy.
Work at KPMG Australia
Paul Sadler has been serving as a Director at KPMG Australia since 2021. In this role, he specializes in government, commercial procurement, and business strategy. His responsibilities include developing best practice methodologies and initiatives aimed at enhancing employee accountability and improving business workflows. Sadler's experience in the maritime sector and project management of communication technologies informs his strategic approach to consulting at KPMG.
Previous Roles in the Royal Australian Navy
Before joining KPMG, Paul Sadler held several positions within the Royal Australian Navy. He served as a Project Director from 2016 to 2018, overseeing various projects in Melbourne. His earlier roles included Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer from 2007 to 2017 and Senior Communications Technician from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he worked as a Project Officer and Business Operations Manager, contributing to operational engineering management and project management in communication technologies.
Education and Expertise
Paul Sadler holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electronics and Communications Engineering from RMIT University. He also earned an Advanced Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Royal Navy Engineering College. Furthering his education, he obtained a Master of Business from UNSW and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment from Scientific Management Associates. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer in Information, Telecommunications, and Electronics Engineering.
Career in the Royal Navy
Paul Sadler began his career in the Royal Navy, where he worked for 16 years as a Communications and Electronic Warfare Engineering Artificer specializing in nuclear submarines. This foundational experience provided him with extensive knowledge in electronic systems and operational engineering, which he later applied in various roles within the Royal Australian Navy.
Maritime Sector Experience
With 25 years of experience in the maritime sector, Paul Sadler has developed expertise in operational engineering management and project management of communication technologies. His background includes creating workflow efficiencies in collaborative and lean environments, which has been instrumental in his roles at both KPMG Australia and the Royal Australian Navy.