Rob Dunderdale
About Rob Dunderdale
Rob Dunderdale serves as the Head of Talent, Analytics and Operations at KPMG Australia, bringing extensive experience from various roles in technology consulting and human resources across multiple organizations, including PwC and Afterpay.
Work at KPMG Australia
Rob Dunderdale has been serving as the Head of Talent, Analytics and Operations at KPMG Australia since 2021. In this role, he focuses on integrating talent management with analytics to enhance operational efficiency. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to aligning team objectives with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at PwC
Dunderdale has extensive experience at PwC, having held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Senior Associate in Program & Project Management from 2008 to 2010 and later as a Manager in Technology Consulting from 2014 to 2015. He advanced to Senior Manager in Technology Consulting from 2015 to 2016 and then served as Director of Technology Consulting from 2016 to 2017. He also held the position of HR Director - Head of Talent Acquisition from 2019 to 2020 and HR Director - Senior HR Transformation Change Lead (Workday) from 2017 to 2019.
Experience at Afterpay
In 2021, Rob Dunderdale worked at Afterpay in two capacities. He served as VP of People Strategy for a brief period of two months and later took on the role of TA Transformation Lead for three months. His experience at Afterpay contributed to his understanding of talent acquisition and organizational strategy.
Educational Background
Dunderdale has a solid educational foundation in biological sciences. He completed his B.Sc. in Biological Science at the University of Leeds from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his studies with an M.Sc. in Biological Photography and Imaging at the University of Nottingham from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, he studied Biology/Biological Sciences at McMaster University during an International Year Abroad in 2001 to 2002.
Leadership and Expertise
Rob Dunderdale is recognized for his innovative leadership style and deep transformation expertise. His background in both Technology Consulting and HR enables him to align commercial outcomes with HR priorities effectively. He is known for working closely with senior executives and Board Members, emphasizing the joint success of his teams.