Susan Staples
About Susan Staples
Susan Staples is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia with over 17 years of experience in the field. She has a strong background in risk strategy advisory, sustainability assurance, and stakeholder engagement, having worked in various roles across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Work at KPMG Australia
Susan Staples has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2007, holding the position of Associate Director for 17 years. In this role, she specializes in board governance and risk strategy advisory services. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Advisor at KPMG in New York from 2005 to 2007. Her extensive experience in sustainability assurance, particularly in greenhouse gas evaluations, contributes to her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Susan Staples studied Commerce and Business at the University of Melbourne from 1991 to 1994. She also attended Monash University, where she studied Management for one year from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, she has been studying at the Australian Institute of Company Directors since 2015. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in responsible investment, policy evaluation, and risk strategy advisory services.
Background
Susan Staples began her career as an Analyst at Bakers Delight from 1994 to 1998. She then worked at Merrill Lynch in New York for one year before transitioning to various roles in the energy sector, including positions at Txu Energy and Truenergy. Her experience spans multiple countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, and she has held roles that focus on risk analysis and project management.
Achievements
Susan Staples is recognized for her strong skills in stakeholder engagement and project management, applicable to both short and long-term projects. She is known for being a forward and creative thinker, capable of connecting disparate ideas. Her extensive experience in sustainability assurance and responsible investment reflects her commitment to advancing these fields.