Rob Gay

Partner, Australian Submarine Agency AUKUS Lead | Asset Optimisation Lead, Engineering & Asset Management

KPMG Australia

Rob, the AUKUS and Asset Optimisation lead partner in the Engineering & Asset Management (EAM) team at KPMG's Infrastructure, Assets & Places division, is highly valued by his clients for his extensive experience and unique approach to EAM.

With 22 years’ experience as a UK Royal Nuclear Submariner and over 15 years of global experience in strategic consulting and asset management solutions, Rob brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. His trusted passion for data-driven decision-making helps clients increase productivity, manage risk, reduce costs, and improve safety. 

Rob's authentic leadership, underpinned by integrity, inspiration, inclusion, and innovation, enables him to build trusted high-performing teams that deliver innovative EAM solutions across various sectors. His clients appreciate his trusted commitment to creating value and his ability to transcend geographic, gender, and cultural boundaries.

  • Infrastructure
  • Infrastructure management
  • Operating Effectiveness
  • Power and Utilities
  • Productivity improvements
  • Water

  • Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering Management, University of Portsmouth, 2008

  • Level 7, Engineering Management, UK National Framework, City and Guilds of London Institute

  • Certified Reliability Centered Maintenance Practitioner and Trainer

  • Certified Asset Manager (CAM)

  • Chartered Marine Engineer

  • Chartered Mechanical Engineer

  • Affiliate Member, Chartered Accountants (Australia and New Zealand)

  • Member, Institute of Marine Engineers, Science and Technology