Robert Natale is an expert in business transformation, strategic planning and operational excellence, committed to driving performance and organizational health for outstanding and sustainable business results. With a culture and results-driven approach, his passion is focused on turning underperforming institutions into profitable and competitive entities, prioritizing customer satisfaction. He is motivated by complex challenges that require profound changes in business models, leadership and traditional ways of working.

He has also held key roles in companies such as KPMG Australia, where he has been Director of Management Consulting, driving changes and redesigns that have exceeded $140 million per year. In addition, at Optus he has held roles as Director of Transformation and Cost Efficiency, managing savings programs that have reached A$700 million per year. In both positions, his ability to integrate digital and automation solutions has enabled him to deliver complex projects in sectors such as technology, telecommunications, consumer goods and manufacturing.

Internationally, he has been recognized for his leadership and ability to change challenging business contexts. In fact, his reputation has earned him multiple recognitions in the organizational consulting sector, standing out for his ability to align corporations with the effective implementation of operational changes. In turn, his focus on analysis and innovation has enabled the companies under his leadership to not only achieve their financial objectives, but also to adapt nimbly to market dynamics.

He has also contributed to knowledge in his field through studies focused on business planning. In this regard, his writings have addressed topics such as supply chain optimization or continuous improvement, providing valuable insights into how organizations can position themselves for future success.

• Director of Business Transformation at KPMG, Sydney, Australia
• Director of Transformation at Optus

• Director of Transformation and Network Cost Efficiency at Optus

• Director of Network Procurement Group Networks at Singtel

• Network Supply Chain Director, Networks at Optus

• Lean Six Sigma Manager at Optus

• Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management at UNSW School of Business

• Associate Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Tafe NWS