Jennifer Westacott AO
Chancellor, Western Sydney University, and Special Adviser to KPMG
Professor Jennifer Westacott AO has returned to KPMG as a senior adviser. She is a prominent Australian business executive and public policy expert who has made significant contributions to various sectors, including public administration, education, and business.
She is currently the Chancellor of Western Sydney University and serves as a Non-Executive Director for Wesfarmers and the ATCO Board. She is Australia’s Business Champion to Indonesia, Chair of the Bradfield Development Authority, Studio Schools of Australia, and Future Generation Global, and a committee member of 2050 Point Parramatta. She is also a Patron of The Pinnacle Foundation and Co-Patron of Pride in Diversity.
She was the longest serving the Chief Executive Officer of the Business Council of Australia (13 years) and held senior roles in the New South Wales and Victorian governments, focusing on areas such as housing, urban planning, and social policy. Jennifer is known for her advocacy on issues such as tax reform, regulatory efficiency, infrastructure development, and social inclusion. In 2018, Jennifer was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for her service to policy development and reform, cross-sector collaboration, equity, and business.
In Jennifer’s prior role at KPMG, she was the National Lead Partner of Climate Change, Water & sustainability and Partner-in-Charge of NSW Government.
