Simon Koay, Cfa
About Simon Koay, Cfa
Simon Koay is an Associate Director in Mergers & Acquisitions at KPMG Australia, with a background in significant financial transactions and advisory roles. He previously worked at CIMB and LCC Asia Pacific, contributing to notable deals in the healthcare and engineering sectors.
Work at KPMG Australia
Simon Koay currently holds the position of Associate Director in the Mergers & Acquisitions division at KPMG Australia. He has been with the firm since 2020, working in the Sydney office. In his role, he is involved in advising clients on various M&A transactions and strategies. Under his contribution, the KPMG M&A team received recognition as the Mid-Market M&A Financial Adviser of the Year 2021 by Mergermarket.
Previous Experience at CIMB
Before joining KPMG, Simon Koay worked at CIMB in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 2011 to 2014. He served as a Senior Associate in Special Situation Investments for three years. His career at CIMB began with the Complete Banker Management Trainee Program in 2011, where he completed an 11-month training program.
Experience at LCC Asia Pacific
Simon Koay worked at LCC Asia Pacific as an Associate Director from 2015 to 2019. During his four years there, he gained significant experience in the M&A sector, further developing his expertise in advising on complex transactions.
Education and Expertise
Simon Koay studied at Sunway University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He also attended the University of Lancaster, completing a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from 2008 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance and mergers and acquisitions.
Notable Transactions and Contributions
Throughout his career, Simon Koay has played a key role in advising on significant transactions. He was involved in the sale of telehealth company Attend Anywhere to Induction Healthcare Group and the sale of Connect Engineering to GenusPlus Group. Additionally, he contributed to the merger of HCF, Australia's largest not-for-profit private health insurer, with rt health.