Founder and Principle of StratAspire – a Business and Executive Consulting Practice based in Wellington, New Zealand (http://www.strataspire.co.nz) which helps clients analyse and solve complex problems with the objective of substantially growing their organisations. Since 2006, Strataspire consultants have assisted more than 180 businesses across New Zealand to:• Solve problems at a strategic level• Generate more revenue from their sales teams• Develop Strategic Plans that are… Show more Founder and Principle of StratAspire – a Business and Executive Consulting Practice based in Wellington, New Zealand (http://www.strataspire.co.nz) which helps clients analyse and solve complex problems with the objective of substantially growing their organisations. Since 2006, Strataspire consultants have assisted more than 180 businesses across New Zealand to:• Solve problems at a strategic level• Generate more revenue from their sales teams• Develop Strategic Plans that are realistic and executable• Identify key issues and uncover solutions and opportunities for growth and evolutionClients include small, owner-driven businesses, medium-sized enterprises and large, complex organisations.See testimonials Show less

This organisation brings employers and students together for industry-led skills building leading to paid summer internships. I was the Chair for last 4 years up until 2019.

Commercial arm of Statistics NZ

Privately-owned, commercial construction business which has grown rapidly over 5 years. As Adviser and Chair: • Provide strategic, direction, guidance and facilitation • Consult with the owners on developing culture of accountability, teamwork and improvement to facilitate and support growth. • Provide support and expertise in business leadership and executive development to the owners

Testimonial:“Tekron International Ltd has a history of achieving success in manufacturing and exporting high technology timing products around the world. They have achieved a number of business and innovation awards over the years. In more recent times, the board has recognised the need to bring in “new blood” to take the company to the next level on the international stage. Amanda Santos took up her role as CEO of Tekron in April 2016. Since that time she has set about the process of… Show more Testimonial:“Tekron International Ltd has a history of achieving success in manufacturing and exporting high technology timing products around the world. They have achieved a number of business and innovation awards over the years. In more recent times, the board has recognised the need to bring in “new blood” to take the company to the next level on the international stage. Amanda Santos took up her role as CEO of Tekron in April 2016. Since that time she has set about the process of totally rebuilding this technology company that I founded back in 2002. In little more than 18 months, the transformation is all-encompassing, across sales and marketing, office and financial systems, R&D and production manufacturing.” — Brian Smellie, Founding Director, Tekron International Ltd Show less

Food production industry - advisor

A very special organisation that is doing great work: "empowering young people to use their skills and expertise to make a difference to their communities and our world". CEO is Guy Ryan.

Creative HQ is New Zealand's innovation base. "We help people unleash their inner entrepreneur whether they are a startup, business or government agency" - I am one of a number of experts on hand to help these businesses with sales and strategy advice.

Branding, Web Design, Print Design based in Wellington - advisor

Careers NZ are required by Government to improve the career competence of all New Zealanders. As Interim CEO:* Established a new strategic direction that the new Board and the Minister supported and connected with * Facilitated the senior leadership team and the Board through a new long-term strategic direction which embraced the digital future and resonated with youth (this new direction recognised existing expertise and knowledge and the IP at the core of what the organization is… Show more Careers NZ are required by Government to improve the career competence of all New Zealanders. As Interim CEO:* Established a new strategic direction that the new Board and the Minister supported and connected with * Facilitated the senior leadership team and the Board through a new long-term strategic direction which embraced the digital future and resonated with youth (this new direction recognised existing expertise and knowledge and the IP at the core of what the organization is about). Show less

New Zealand's trusted source of independent consumer information.Provided sometimes different perspectives and ideas, used strategy expertise to provide facilitation for key strategy discussions, provided IT and sales/marketing input.

Software company in the Tertiary Education Sector. * Led through significant turmoil and change and doubled sales year on year for three years* Provided clear strategic direction and motivated and lead the organisation through change (staff, IP risk, corporate structure, tax and financial reporting issues).

Supported a large NZ law firm through change, growth and a tougher competitive climate. * Mentored partners on strategy, change and business development * Managed the business development and strategy team* Set up new lead generation techniques and customer feedback methodologies* Set up the business planning process, the strategy and the roll out of the balanced scorecard.