Stephen Oates
About Stephen Oates
Stephen Oates serves as the Director of Alliances at KPMG Australia, where he focuses on relationship building and fostering a high-performance culture. With extensive experience in the technology sector, he has held various leadership roles at Telstra, contributing to customer success and business growth.
Work at KPMG Australia
Stephen Oates has been serving as the Director of Alliances at KPMG Australia since 2022. In this role, he focuses on channel partner engagements, solutioning, and sales across a broad technology sector. His responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships that foster collaboration and a high-performance culture within the organization. Oates emphasizes teamwork and is known for his ability to drive customer success through technology adoption.
Previous Experience at Telstra
Before joining KPMG, Stephen Oates held several key positions at Telstra. He served as General Manager of Workplace Solutions from 2019 to 2021, where he managed operations in Sydney, Australia. Prior to that, he was the General Manager of Unified Communications and CX Sales from 2009 to 2019, and Group Manager of Convergent Solutions and Sales from 2005 to 2009. His tenure at Telstra spanned over a decade, during which he developed extensive experience in consulting and serving the needs of both Enterprise and Public Sector customers.
Relationship Building and Networking
Stephen Oates is recognized for his strong influence in relationship building and maintaining a vast professional network. He has a proven ability to foster new relationships with customers, partners, and within organizations. His focus on building trust and customer advocacy is evident in his approach to creating business solutions that align with a digital vision and emerging technologies.
Expertise in Business and Technology
Stephen Oates possesses a balance of business and technical acumen, which supports his expertise in creating and implementing growth strategies. He emphasizes the importance of technology adoption in driving customer success and delivering results. His experience spans various sectors, allowing him to address the business needs of diverse clients effectively.