Stephen Vaughan
About Stephen Vaughan
Stephen Vaughan serves as the Director of Restructuring Services at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2009. He has extensive experience in corporate advisory and restructuring, having held senior roles at various financial institutions including National Australia Bank and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Work at KPMG Australia
Stephen Vaughan has served as Director of Restructuring Services at KPMG Australia since 2009. In this role, he focuses on stabilizing under-performing companies by identifying opportunities for strategic, operational, organizational, and financial change. He manages stakeholder communications to help companies navigate financial challenges and delivers practical strategies to address critical performance issues in rapidly changing environments.
Previous Experience in Restructuring and Advisory
Prior to his current position, Vaughan held significant roles in various financial institutions. He worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers as Director of Corporate Advisory & Restructuring from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was with ANZ as part of the Corporate Portfolio Management team for six months in 2001. His career began at Coopers & Lybrand, where he served as Manager of Business Recovery & Insolvency Management from 1988 to 1995.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Vaughan studied Accounting at the University of Technology Sydney, where he earned a Bachelor of Business. He also obtained a Public Practice Certificate from the Institute of Public Accountants. Additionally, he completed the Advanced Insolvency Law & Practice Certificate at the University of Southern Queensland. His educational background supports his expertise in advising companies on 'safe harbour' laws and providing solvency strategies.
Background in Financial Services
Vaughan's career in financial services began in 1988 and spans over three decades. He worked at National Australia Bank as Senior Manager of Asset Structuring from 1995 to 2001, where he gained experience in asset management. His diverse background in various financial roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to assist directors of financially distressed businesses.