Peter Gates
Principal Director, Workforce & HR Advisory
KPMG Australia
Peter is a seasoned specialist in enhancing workforce productivity and efficiency, and offers deep expertise in workforce analysis and design, specialising in training and development. He thrives on tackling complex, ambiguous challenges and is adept at leveraging emerging technologies and big data to drive business resilience and agility.
With 30 years of diverse experience across Defence, Energy and Natural Resources and Financial Services, reflecting a robust international and national portfolio, he's skilled in redefining business strategies and reshaping operating models to help organisations adapt to new challenges. He's passionate about building workforce capabilities through innovative training programs that respond to changing market demands.
His key achievements include streamlining learning delivery for a +50,000-person workforce, significantly improving retention and performance in global companies, and driving capability growth in rapid-response teams. Peter's strategic approach ensures businesses are well-equipped for a technology enhanced future.
As a former CEO of a major Enterprise RTO and collaborator with higher education institutions, Peter uniquely integrates vocational and academic insights to enhance workforce capability, positioning him as a leading authority in creating comprehensive learning strategies for organisations.
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Graduate Diploma, International Law & Legal Studies – University of Melbourne Master of Arts
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International Relations and National Security Studies – University of Canberra
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GAICD – Australian Institute of Company Directors