Rhodri Evans
About Rhodri Evans
Rhodri Evans is a Director of Transaction Services at KPMG Australia, with over 20 years of experience in finance and M&A. He has a strong background in financial due diligence and project management, having worked with various corporate and private equity clients across multiple industries.
Work at KPMG Australia
Rhodri Evans has been serving as the Director of Transaction Services within the Deal Advisory division at KPMG Australia since 2004. Based in Perth, he has accumulated 20 years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include managing complex transactions and providing strategic advice to clients. His extensive experience in finance and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) allows him to work effectively with both private and publicly owned corporate clients, as well as private equity clients.
Previous Experience at KPMG UK
Before his tenure in Australia, Rhodri Evans worked at KPMG UK. He held the position of Manager in Transaction Services from 2001 to 2004 in London, following his role as Assistant Manager from 1998 to 2001 in Birmingham. His experience in the UK provided him with a solid foundation in transaction advisory services, contributing to his expertise in financial due diligence and transaction management.
Education and Expertise
Rhodri Evans earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Geography from Loughborough University, where he studied from 1994 to 1997. He is also an Associate Chartered Accountant and has achieved membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA). His educational background supports his professional expertise in finance, M&A, and transaction advisory services.
Professional Skills and Experience
Rhodri Evans possesses over 15 years of professional experience in finance and M&A. He is skilled in conducting detailed financial, business, and commercial analyses to evaluate business drivers and identify transaction issues. His expertise extends to financial due diligence, including acquisition and vendor due diligence, as well as managing transactions ranging from $5 million to over $40 billion. He has significant experience in critiquing revenue, pricing, cost, and profitability drivers across various industry sectors.
Industry Experience and Projects
Rhodri Evans has diverse industry experience, including resources, mining engineering, oil and gas services, consumer markets, industrial markets, real estate, and agribusiness. He has also gained capital markets experience, participating in initial public offerings (IPOs) on the ASX, secondary equity raisings, and debt refinancing. His project management experience includes leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing cross-border transactions.