Penelope Stephens
About Penelope Stephens
Penelope Stephens serves as the Operations Manager for Sustainability & Climate Change at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2022. With a diverse background in operations management and a commitment to community development, she has held various roles across not-for-profit, social enterprise, and corporate sectors.
Work at KPMG Australia
Penelope Stephens has been serving as the Operations Manager for Sustainability & Climate Change at KPMG Australia since 2022. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, she has been involved in managing operations that focus on sustainability initiatives and addressing climate change challenges. Her role includes overseeing projects that align with KPMG's commitment to sustainable practices and corporate responsibility.
Education and Expertise
Penelope Stephens is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at RMIT University, which she began in 2021. She holds a Master of International Business from the University of Melbourne, earned in 2008. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Arts with a major in French and a minor in Politics, as well as a Bachelor of Business Management with majors in Management and Business Administration, both obtained from Monash University. She also completed a Graduate Certificate of Social Impact at Swinburne University of Technology from 2019 to 2021.
Background
Penelope Stephens has a diverse professional background, having worked across various sectors including not-for-profit, social enterprise, small business, and global corporate environments. Her career includes significant roles such as Engagement Manager at World Vision Australia and General Manager at Good Business Matters and Goodsmiths. This breadth of experience informs her approach to operations management and sustainability.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Penelope Stephens has held several leadership positions, notably as Operations Manager at BetterEvaluation and isgood.ai. She also served as a Non-Executive Director at Solutions for Humanity Inc. Her work has focused on community development and connecting ethical consumers with socially responsible businesses. She advocates for leveraging creativity and cross-functional experience to tackle complex social issues.
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Penelope Stephens is dedicated to continuous learning and personal growth. She actively seeks opportunities to learn, unlearn, and grow within her professional and academic pursuits. This commitment reflects her belief in the importance of evolving practices in sustainability and social impact to better serve communities and the environment.