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About Penelope Twemlow G AI Cd F AI M F AI Lm
Penelope Twemlow serves as the Director of Enterprise Transformation at KPMG Australia, bringing extensive experience in risk management and governance. She has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, including her previous positions at KPMG, WSP, and Energy Skills Queensland.
Work at KPMG Australia
Currently, Penelope Twemlow serves as Director of Enterprise Transformation at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on driving organizational change and enhancing operational efficiency. Previously, she worked at KPMG as Chair of the Defence and Defence Industry Diversity and Inclusion Committee for 10 months in 2021 and as Co-Chair of Pride@KPMG Canberra from 2020 to 2021. Her contributions in these roles aimed to foster inclusivity and support diversity within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Penelope Twemlow has a diverse educational background with multiple qualifications in risk management, health and safety, and business administration. She earned a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Project Management from the University of Southern Queensland between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, she holds a Graduate Diploma of Risk Management from Griffith University, achieved in 2010. Her expertise encompasses risk and issue management, resource planning, and benefits management, complemented by certifications in occupational health and safety and training and assessment.
Background
Penelope Twemlow has extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple sectors. She served as Chief Executive Officer at Energy Skills Queensland from 2015 to 2018 and as Principal Consultant at WSP from 2019 to 2020. Her career includes significant roles in the Royal Australian Navy, where she was a Maritime Warfare Officer and later a Naval Police Officer. This military background has contributed to her leadership and operational skills in civilian roles.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Penelope Twemlow has been involved in significant initiatives aimed at enhancing safety and diversity. She co-founded Women In Power in 2015, focusing on empowering women in the energy sector. Additionally, she has played a role in consulting on major capital works and capability development projects, contributing to government reform and transformations. Her leadership on various committees, including the Queensland Electrical Safety Education Committee, highlights her commitment to safety and education.
Current Roles and Contributions
In addition to her role at KPMG Australia, Penelope Twemlow is actively involved with the Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs as a Council member for Women and Families United by Defence Service. She has also served on the Advisory Council at St Margarets College since 2017. Her ongoing commitment to community and industry engagement reflects her dedication to supporting veterans and promoting educational initiatives.