Peter Chapman
About Peter Chapman
Peter Chapman is a Director at KPMG Australia and an Advisory Board Member at Information Governance ANZ, with extensive experience in forensic investigations and eDiscovery management. He has held previous director roles at Ferrier Hodgson and PwC, and has an academic background in accounting information systems and IT governance.
Work at KPMG Australia
Peter Chapman has held the position of Director at KPMG Australia since 2019. He operates from the Sydney office, where he has contributed to various projects and initiatives over the past five years. His role at KPMG involves overseeing significant advisory services, particularly in the areas of information governance and forensic investigations.
Education and Expertise
Peter Chapman has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Technology Sydney, where he studied Accounting Information Systems from 2005 to 2009. He also obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in IT Governance and Accounting Information Systems from the same institution between 2011 and 2016. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science from the University of Western Sydney, completed from 1993 to 1998, and a Diploma in Policing from Charles Sturt University.
Background in Professional Services
Prior to his current role, Peter Chapman served as Director at Ferrier Hodgson from 2010 to 2019 and at PwC from 2002 to 2010, both in Sydney. His experience spans nearly two decades in professional services, where he has developed expertise in forensic investigations and information governance. He also worked as a Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney from 2009 to 2019, where he was recognized for his teaching effectiveness.
Achievements in Forensic Investigations
Peter Chapman has managed large-scale eDiscovery projects, including a significant retainer arrangement for a major financial institution. He has designed and managed custom Relativity workspaces for financial advice remediation projects. His experience includes the use of various forensic software tools such as Encase, Forensic Explorer, Cellebrite, Axiom, and NUIX. He has conducted numerous investigations related to intellectual property theft, fraud, and computer crime.
Advisory Board Membership
Since 2018, Peter Chapman has served as an Advisory Board Member for Information Governance ANZ. In this role, he contributes his expertise in information governance and forensic investigations, helping to shape best practices and standards in the industry.