Sarah Cox
About Sarah Cox
Sarah Cox serves as the LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Manager at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in diversity and inclusion roles, having previously held positions at Bupa and Pride in Diversity.
Work at KPMG Australia
Sarah Cox has been serving as the LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Manager at KPMG Australia since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies to enhance LGBTQ+ inclusion within the organization. She collaborates with the Pride@KPMG Board and Steering Committee to establish priorities and initiatives that promote a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ employees. Additionally, she plays a crucial role in submitting and analyzing KPMG's performance in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) each year.
Previous Experience at Bupa
Prior to her current position, Sarah Cox held multiple roles at Bupa. She worked as a Sales and Service Consultant from 2008 to 2010, followed by a position as Capability and Rewards Manager from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Learning & Development Consultant for New South Wales from 2010 to 2014. Her diverse experience at Bupa contributed to her expertise in organizational development and employee engagement.
Experience at Pride in Diversity
Sarah Cox worked at Pride in Diversity in two capacities. Initially, she served as Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2019, where she focused on fostering relationships to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion. Later, she took on the role of Senior Relationship Manager and Co-Convenor of Sapphire for a brief period in 2019. Her involvement with Pride in Diversity enhanced her understanding of LGBTQ+ advocacy and inclusion strategies.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Cox studied at the University of Wollongong, where she earned a Bachelor of Creative Arts with a focus on Performance from 2002 to 2004. This educational background provided her with foundational skills in communication and creativity, which she applies in her current role to promote inclusive practices and policies at KPMG Australia.
Background in Retail Management
Before her roles in corporate environments, Sarah Cox gained experience in retail management as a Store Manager at Bras N Things from 2005 to 2008. This role equipped her with skills in team leadership and customer service, which have been beneficial in her subsequent positions in organizational development and inclusion management.