Sophia Pearson
About Sophia Pearson
Sophia Pearson is an Operations Manager at KPMG Australia, specializing in restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and debt advisory. She has a diverse background in both legal and media sectors, with previous roles in the UK and Australia.
Work at KPMG Australia
Sophia Pearson has been serving as the Operations Manager (National) at KPMG Australia since 2020. In this role, she specializes in restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and debt advisory within the Deals, Tax & Legal sector. Prior to her current position, she worked at KPMG Australia as a Reports Specialist and Senior Personal Assistant to Matthew Kelly in Transaction Services from 2014 to 2016. Her experience at KPMG highlights her ability to manage operations on a national level.
Education and Expertise
Sophia Pearson holds a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The Australian National University, which she completed in 2016. She also earned a Juris Doctor from Murdoch University, studying from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Mass Communication with a focus on Journalism and Public Relations from Murdoch University, achieved between 2007 and 2009. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both legal and communication fields.
Background
Sophia Pearson has a diverse professional background, having worked in both the legal and media sectors. She began her career with an internship at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 2010. Following this, she gained experience as a Litigation Executive at Roberts Jackson Solicitors and as a Client Advocate at Democracy. Her work experience spans across Australia and the United Kingdom, showcasing her adaptability and international perspective.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current role at KPMG Australia, Sophia held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a PR and Marketing Executive at BCL Legal from 2018 to 2020, and as a Reports Specialist and Senior Personal Assistant at KPMG from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she interned at the Department of the Attorney General in 2014. These roles reflect her transition from legal-focused positions to operations management.