Adrian James Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

Elected to Managing Director (Formerly known as Director / Senior Partner) and Leader of our Consumer Practice in December 2024

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

- Consumer markets leadership team- Sector thought leader recognised via publication in InsideFMCG- Developed and launched the MatchFit@PiP firmwide wellbeing program

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

- Recipient of 2018 Unleashing Potential award for coaching

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

Toronto, On, Ca

Associate Director in KPMG's Global Strategy Group with a focus on Retail and Consumer Markets Strategy. Working with clients across Strategic Growth, Transformation, Turnaround and Deal (CDD, VDD, IPO and Synergy) related projects.

Toronto, On, Ca

Appointed as one of KPMG Australia's youngest ever Managers in 2011, as KPMG looked to establish a dedicated Strategy advisory practice.I work closely with our clients to formulate, articulate and constructively challenge their investment thesis for growth. This includes identification and evaluation of both organic options such as market entries, value chain expansion and new product development; as well as inorganic options (mergers and acquisitions).Industry focus on consumer driven industries (B2C) primarily in media, communications and retail.

Toronto, On, Ca

As a Senior Associate in Strategy and Performance my focus has shifted to improving the business and operating models for my clients t0 deliver tangible value for both shareholders and customers in a shortened timeframe.This work has included a number of market assessments, development of business models and market positioning, defining compellingcustomer value propositions, and the design of efficient target operating models. Given the activity in the ASPAC region this has included the critical strategic assessment of business positions and design of target operating models for a number of clients many with a transaction focus. I have had a strong focus on the consumer markets industry line in particular the communications and retail sectors with additional experience in retail financial services and logistics.

Toronto, On, Ca

Global Intern-ship Program in KPMG Los Angeles.In order to further build my experience as a Senior Advisor I took a rotation with the US KPMG firm in 2009 working with clients during tough economic times (the height of the GFC) to drive value and reduce operational spending within their organisation. This included organisational design, span of control analysis and process re-engineering. Focused in the Automotive Industry - Sales sector both corporate and franchise.

Toronto, On, Ca

Advisor in KPMG's Advisory practice. I assist clients to overcome business challenges through strategic planning and the enablement of information and technology. This has lead me to a keen interest in strategic alignment, and innovation through the use of analytics and technology.Key engagement focuses in:- Stakeholder management- Strategic alignment (Business / IT)- Business case development- Building the vision, and the roadmap- Investment prioritisation, Portfolio and Project management- Facilitating executive and management workshopsDuring my career at KPMG I have worked with clients from a range of industries incuding Telecommunications, Financial Services, Retail, Digital Media, and Not For Profit sectors.Having a keen interest in emerging challenges and industry trends, I have also contributed to KPMG Thought Leadership: 'Managing Global Projects: Observations from the front line' (2007)

Board member on the YMCA’s Bridge Project. The Bridge Project aims to lower the recidivism rate of juvenile offenders through placing young people in a structured program involving work readiness training, work placement, as well as ongoing coaching and mentoring.In my role as board member I was actively involved in the strategic planning process, applying for grants and sponsorship, seeking employment opportunities for young people and event planning for our annual fundraising breakfast. By connecting young people with willing employers the program sees young people exit the juvenile justice without re-offence. In my role as council member I am actively involved in the strategic planning process, applying for grants and sponsorship, seeking employment opportunities for young people and event planning for our annual fundraising breakfast.I was responsible for the development of The Bridge Project’s cost-benefit analysis. The analysis demonstrated both the community and economic value of the program and has since received publication on the ABC’s Stateline program and been tabled in Victorian Parliament as part of an inquiry into Youth Justice. (http://www.bridgeproject.ymca.org.au/index.asp?menuid=120.010)http://bridgeproject.ymca.org.au/Overview presentation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF7hio5TAeY

In 2009 I led the founding project team of the YMCA ReBuild Social Enterprise. ReBuild is a not for profit social enterprise and facilities maintenance service organisation, which provides young people transitioning from custodial sentences with a short-term work placement and training program.The program aims to provide young people with the training and employment skills required to find sustainable employment whilst re-joining society. Justin Madden, Minister for Planning and the Victorian Government’s Respect Agenda spoke of the value of the project in empowering young people to be all they can be.He said the project helped to “foster a sense of worth for young people to feel more comfortable in the world around them”.“Young people need opportunities to do things for themselves, they’re screaming out to be of value” Mick Malthouse, Coach Collingwood Football ClubAs Project Lead I was responsible for oversight and team management, business plan development, the successful submission for grant funding from the Westpac Trust, resourcing the business, establishing foundation processes/procedures and ensuring compliance with work-place regulations.ReBuild transitioned from concept and business plan, to operationally active, within six months and achieved its goal of being fully self-sustainable after one year of operation. The project was handed over to the YMCA for continuing operations twelve months from launch and is continuing to flourish.ReBuild forms a subsiary of the YMCA Bridge Project.Overview video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B5pLu_7ydM

Uniting Aged Care was facing numerous business challenges relating to communications and consistency between geographically disperse facilities. The aim of the our project was to enable collaboration and provide effective governance processes.As a Business Analyst for the Online Strategy implementation, my role included:- Managing Stakeholder expectations- Facilitating requirements workshops- Business Requirements Articulation- Establishing a prioritisation framework- Request for Proposal to Market- Vendor evaluation and selection

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

5 years front line retail experience including: Supervisor, Visual Merchandising, Ad Setup, Layby, Refunds, Checkouts, Re-stock, Stocktake and Store Relay assistance

Certificate In Negotiation Mastery

Graduate Certificate, Business Consulting

Bachelor Of Business, Accounting

Victorian Certificate Of Education