Rachel Armstrong

Principal Director

KPMG in Papua New Guinea

Rachel is a Principal Director at KPMG and Regional Director for ASPAC International Development services. She is an economist with significant experience working with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels and leading multi-disciplinary teams. She provides technical and strategic advice to senior leaders in Government in several areas including policy development and investment decision making. She is experienced in providing advice based on economic, financial and social analysis with a view to optimize strategic outcomes.

Areas of expertise

  • International Development
  • Strategic advice to government on significant and complex policy issues and investment decisions.
  • Development of prioritisation frameworks.
  • Business case development and feasibility studies.
  • Development of cost and economic models.
  • Policy and system reviews.
  • Program evaluations.
  • Stakeholder engagement.
  • Capability and capacity building.

  • BA (Hons), Economics – University of Strathclyde

  • MSc. Public Financial Management – University of London (SOAS)