FinTech Magazine August 2019 | Page 146

KPMG CANADA

LEADING CYBER STRATEGY AND TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMS FOR KPMG , DARREN JONES DISCUSSES HIS EXPERIENCE AS BOTH A CLIENT AND CONSULTANT IN THE CYBERSECURITY INDUSTRY , AND HOW THE GLOBAL CONSULTANCY OFFERS PRAGMATIC AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

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O ne is always dealing with several clients at any time , assisting them with the different challenges or opportunities that they may be dealing with ,” says Darren Jones , in leading Cyber Strategy and Transformation programs for KPMG ’ s clients . One of the key factors that make Darren Jones such a successful consultant for KPMG ’ s clients is his desire to empower those around him , combined with an empathetic understanding of a client ’ s experience . Before taking on the role of Director in the Cybersecurity consulting practice at KPMG , Jones had been a client of the firm . He was pleased with the professionalism and level of service provided by the firm , and now that he is with KPMG he shares that this background can be a surprise to those he works with : “ I ’ ve been the person who ’ s either been working

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