Sonya Ayres
About Sonya Ayres
Sonya Ayres is a Change & Communications Manager at KPMG Australia, with over 15 years of experience in change management across various sectors. She has held multiple roles in organizations such as Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Mater, and Endeavour Foundation, and possesses expertise in stakeholder engagement and communications development.
Work at KPMG Australia
Sonya Ayres has been serving as the Change & Communications Manager at KPMG Australia since 2021. In this role, she focuses on managing change initiatives and developing communication strategies to support organizational objectives. Her experience in change management allows her to effectively engage stakeholders and facilitate smooth transitions within the company.
Previous Roles in Change Management
Prior to her current position, Sonya Ayres held several roles in change management across various organizations. She worked as the Organisational Change Manager at Queensland Fire and Emergency Services for five months in 2021. Additionally, she served as the Change Manager at Dell for ten months in 2019 and as the Change Manager at QRAA, Queensland Government for six months from 2016 to 2017. Her diverse experience contributes to her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Sonya Ayres is currently studying Information Technology at CQUniversity, where she is pursuing a Graduate Certificate since 2020. She holds a BA (Hons) in Politics & International Relations from the University of Lincoln, completed from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, she achieved a Post Graduate Diploma in Local Government Management from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School in 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in training needs analysis and business process improvement.
Background in Project Management
Sonya Ayres has a strong background in project management, having worked in various capacities that required project coordination and management skills. Her experience includes roles such as Project Manager at London Underground from 2007 to 2009 and Project Coordinator for the Document Management System at Mater Health Services from 2013 to 2015. This foundation in project management complements her change management capabilities.
Volunteer Experience
In addition to her professional roles, Sonya Ayres volunteered with Share The Dignity from 2020 to 2021 for eleven months. This involvement in the not-for-profit sector highlights her commitment to community service and her ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in various contexts.