Philip Deakin
About Philip Deakin
Philip Deakin is an Associate Director in Management Consulting at KPMG Australia, with extensive experience in strategic market assessments and infrastructure options analyses. He has held various planning and consulting roles in Sydney, Australia, and holds multiple degrees in Urban and Regional Planning and Commerce.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Philip Deakin serves as an Associate Director in Management Consulting at KPMG Australia. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Sydney, New South Wales. In this role, he applies his expertise in strategic market assessments and process improvement to help clients enhance their operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Previous Experience in Management Consulting
Before joining KPMG, Philip Deakin worked at RPS in various roles, including Associate Director of Strategy and Investment and Senior Consultant from 2018 to 2021. His responsibilities included conducting competitive benchmarking and infrastructure options analyses across multiple sectors, such as education and technology.
Educational Background
Philip Deakin earned a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Sydney, studying from 2016 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science from the University of Sydney, where he studied Economics, Finance, Geology, and Geophysics from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he participated in an international exchange program at the Belk College of Business at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2012.
Expertise in Urban Planning and Strategy
Philip Deakin has developed expertise in strategic land use and precinct planning, focusing on the development and utilization of land in designated areas. His experience includes working on process and performance improvement projects, which aim to enhance organizational efficiency. He has also conducted strategic market assessments to evaluate the potential success of products and services in specific markets.
Career Progression in Urban Planning
Philip Deakin began his career as an Assistant Planner at Architectus from 2016 to 2017. He then transitioned to Wood Mackenzie as a Consultant in Asia Pacific Consulting from 2013 to 2016. His role at RPS as an Economic and Urban Planner from 2017 to 2018 further solidified his experience in urban planning and economic strategy.