Penelope Laletas
About Penelope Laletas
Penelope Laletas is a Manager at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in finance and law, with experience in managing teams and providing strategic advice on infrastructure projects.
Work at KPMG Australia
Penelope Laletas has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2021, currently holding the position of Manager. Her tenure at KPMG spans several years, beginning as a Vacationer in 2016, followed by roles as an Analyst from 2017 to 2019, and as an Executive from 2019 to 2021. In her current role, she focuses on providing strategic, commercial, and financial advice on major infrastructure projects, specifically in the transport and social housing sectors.
Education and Expertise
Penelope Laletas studied at Deakin University, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she attended the University of Exeter for 11 months in 2015. Her education has equipped her with strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in finance and law, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background
Penelope Laletas began her career in 2012 as a Sales Assistant at Elwood Clothing, where she worked for three years. She also gained experience as an Events Official at Uplift Events during the same period. In 2015, she undertook job shadowing as an HR Legal Counsel at Telstra and worked as a Law Clerk at Frenkel Partners Lawyers. These roles contributed to her development in interpersonal and communication skills, which are essential in her current managerial position.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Penelope Laletas has demonstrated the ability to manage and motivate team members and clients, focusing on investing in upcoming talent. She is recognized for her strategic and critical thinking skills, which enable her to thrive under tight deadlines while remaining solution-focused. Her capability to relay complex concepts effectively to clients and colleagues has contributed to achieving commercial outcomes in her projects.