Rita Fentener Van Vlissingen
About Rita Fentener Van Vlissingen
Rita Fentener Van Vlissingen serves as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, where she focuses on helping organizations build trust with stakeholders. She has a background in consulting and social risk management, with previous roles at Banarra and Westpac Foundation.
Work at KPMG Australia
Rita Fentener Van Vlissingen has been serving as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia since 2017. In this role, she focuses on helping organizations align with stakeholder expectations to build and maintain trust. Her work involves co-designing strategic frameworks that address social risks and impacts, ensuring that organizations can effectively manage their social responsibilities.
Previous Experience at Banarra
Before joining KPMG, Rita worked at Banarra as a Senior Consultant from 2011 to 2017. During her six years there, she developed expertise in identifying and prioritizing social risks, which helped organizations minimize harm to individuals and communities. Her experience at Banarra laid the foundation for her current focus on stakeholder engagement and trust-building.
Role at Westpac Foundation
Rita held the position of Senior Advisor at Westpac Foundation from 2015 to 2017. In this role, she contributed to initiatives aimed at enhancing social impact and addressing community needs. Her experience at Westpac Foundation further strengthened her skills in stakeholder management and social risk assessment.
Education and Expertise
Rita Fentener Van Vlissingen holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from The Open University and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from McGill University. Her educational background supports her expertise in social risk management and stakeholder engagement, enabling her to effectively co-design strategic frameworks that address social impacts.