Christopher De'Ath Email & Phone Number

Australia

Australia : Singapore : Middle East

@Transform | Strategy & Delivery specialises in the provision of Business Transformation & Change Management Consulting support through a network of Associates in Australia, Singapore, and the Middle East.See www.TransformSD.org.Recent client engagements include -BAKER TILLY MIDDLE EASTProgram Manager - Strategy implementationMURDOCH UNIVERSITYChange Lead, implementation of WorkdayINPEX AUSTRALIAChange Lead, implementation of SAP AribaCITY OF… Show more @Transform | Strategy & Delivery specialises in the provision of Business Transformation & Change Management Consulting support through a network of Associates in Australia, Singapore, and the Middle East.See www.TransformSD.org.Recent client engagements include -BAKER TILLY MIDDLE EASTProgram Manager - Strategy implementationMURDOCH UNIVERSITYChange Lead, implementation of WorkdayINPEX AUSTRALIAChange Lead, implementation of SAP AribaCITY OF MANDURAHChange Lead, implementation of TechnologyOneCITY OF SWANChange Lead, implementation of TechnologyOne Show less

Doha, Qatar

Contracted to Baker Tilly Qatar as an Executive Director Strategy & Operations to lead the implementation of an enterprise-wide business strategy developed by BCG for Katara Hospitality. This involved establishing an activist Transformation Management Office (TMO), governance structure and change management process to drive the execution of the new strategy.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Served on the Board of AXA Gulf representing the Kanoo family as Chairman of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee working with the Group CEO and CHRO to oversee the implementation of AXA’s Human Resources strategy in the Middle East.

Bahrain

The Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group of Companies is one of the largest family owned conglomerates in the GCC with an estimated value of 6 billion USD. The company has interests in Oil & Gas, Energy, Shipping, Logistics, Property, Investment Management, and employed some 4000 staff.Reporting directly to the Group CEO, Christopher was initially appointed as the Group HR Manager but was ultimately given responsibility for managing all of the Corporate Services functions, including HR, IT… Show more The Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group of Companies is one of the largest family owned conglomerates in the GCC with an estimated value of 6 billion USD. The company has interests in Oil & Gas, Energy, Shipping, Logistics, Property, Investment Management, and employed some 4000 staff.Reporting directly to the Group CEO, Christopher was initially appointed as the Group HR Manager but was ultimately given responsibility for managing all of the Corporate Services functions, including HR, IT, Shared Services, Quality, Corporate Communications, HSSE and PMO.As a member of the executive management team Christopher was closely involved in the development of a new business strategy, Vision 2020, and led the Transformation Program to execute this major change program across the GCC. Show less

Doha, Qatar

Reporting directly to the CEO, Christopher led a major HR Transformation program and served as a key member of the Bank's Rebranding Steering Committee responsible for repositioning the organisation in the marketplace. He was directly responsible for the development and implementation of a new HR strategy, including the establishment of the Ulrich HR service delivery model, development of a new performance management framework and remuneration strategy, review of the Bank's HR policies &… Show more Reporting directly to the CEO, Christopher led a major HR Transformation program and served as a key member of the Bank's Rebranding Steering Committee responsible for repositioning the organisation in the marketplace. He was directly responsible for the development and implementation of a new HR strategy, including the establishment of the Ulrich HR service delivery model, development of a new performance management framework and remuneration strategy, review of the Bank's HR policies & procedures and other associated initiatives. Show less

Perth, Australia

IBM is the world’s leading information technology company. It employs some 350,000 staff worldwide delivering services and solutions to clients across industry. Christopher led a global proposal team for the ICE Project, a successful 12 month AUD30 million bid for a global systems integration solution which involved outsourcing all of BHP Billiton’s systems integration capability to India. This bid was supported by a global Business Development team and was a milestone win for IBM in the local… Show more IBM is the world’s leading information technology company. It employs some 350,000 staff worldwide delivering services and solutions to clients across industry. Christopher led a global proposal team for the ICE Project, a successful 12 month AUD30 million bid for a global systems integration solution which involved outsourcing all of BHP Billiton’s systems integration capability to India. This bid was supported by a global Business Development team and was a milestone win for IBM in the local marketplace. Show less

Muscat, Oman

Bank Dhofar is one of Oman’s leading commercial Banks. It has a network of some 56 branches across the Sultanate and employs 1400 staff in Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking, Investment Management and Treasury. The Bank has assets in excess of USD3.26bn and generated profits of USD62mn in 2008. In late 2007, Chris was approached by the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (a previous client of PwC) to join the Bank on a two year fixed term contract to lead the implementation a new business… Show more Bank Dhofar is one of Oman’s leading commercial Banks. It has a network of some 56 branches across the Sultanate and employs 1400 staff in Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking, Investment Management and Treasury. The Bank has assets in excess of USD3.26bn and generated profits of USD62mn in 2008. In late 2007, Chris was approached by the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (a previous client of PwC) to join the Bank on a two year fixed term contract to lead the implementation a new business strategy developed by Booz Allen. Reporting to the CEO, this involved the Program Management of 13 major initiatives and 100 individual projects, including the redesign of the human resources function, implementation of a new core banking system (Finacle) and business process improvement across the bank. The role also involved the development and delivery of progress reports for the CEO and the Board of Directors. Show less

Doha, Qatar

PwC is the largest professional services organization in the world. In the Middle East the firm employs some 1,000 staff and 45 Partners across the region. Chris joined the firm in December 2005 as a Partner, Performance Improvement and Regional Leader of the firm’s global Change Management practice based in Qatar. In addition, as the Qatar Staff Partner, he directed the Human Resources function for the local office. Chris also led the Qatar office marketing function, focusing on the Financial… Show more PwC is the largest professional services organization in the world. In the Middle East the firm employs some 1,000 staff and 45 Partners across the region. Chris joined the firm in December 2005 as a Partner, Performance Improvement and Regional Leader of the firm’s global Change Management practice based in Qatar. In addition, as the Qatar Staff Partner, he directed the Human Resources function for the local office. Chris also led the Qatar office marketing function, focusing on the Financial Services sector. Client engagements included -Qinvest Establishment of the organizational structure, performance management system and remuneration strategy for a new start-up investment bank in Qatar capitalized to USD1bn.Dubai International Financial Centre Provided training support for the establishment of an improved competency based performance management process. Aljazeera Islamic BankActed as Quality Assurance Partner for the development of a new business strategy for the Bank.Executive Council Abu DhabiDeveloped a Change Management Strategy to support the implementation of a new strategy for the Government of Abu Dhabi. Show less

Australia / Qatar / Saudi Arabia

Westmorland was a specialist Change Management Consulting business formed by the Principals of Ernst & Young Consulting following the sale in 2001 of the firm’s global consulting business to Cap Gemini. The company had affiliates in Australia and the Middle East providing strategic Change Management consulting support to major public and private sector transformation programs including -Shell / WoosideDevelopment of a change management and communications strategy to support the… Show more Westmorland was a specialist Change Management Consulting business formed by the Principals of Ernst & Young Consulting following the sale in 2001 of the firm’s global consulting business to Cap Gemini. The company had affiliates in Australia and the Middle East providing strategic Change Management consulting support to major public and private sector transformation programs including -Shell / WoosideDevelopment of a change management and communications strategy to support the implementation of a new Asset Information Management System for Shell Woodside.SABIC PetrochemicalsProvision of Change Management support for the implementation of Shared Services and SAP at SABIC Petrochemicals in Saudi Arabia.Qatar Planning Council Development of a Change Management Strategy for the Qatar Planning Council to support the modernization of the Qatar Government. Show less

Perth, Western Australia

Ernst & Young is a major international professional services organization. Christopher was appointed as Director, Human Resources Consulting, in 1990 and in 1996 he was promoted to the position of Principal, Human Resources & Change Consulting. During his time with the firm he was personally responsible for the diversification of the HR consulting practice into both Career and Change Management Consulting and attended international training in the firms Organisational Change Management… Show more Ernst & Young is a major international professional services organization. Christopher was appointed as Director, Human Resources Consulting, in 1990 and in 1996 he was promoted to the position of Principal, Human Resources & Change Consulting. During his time with the firm he was personally responsible for the diversification of the HR consulting practice into both Career and Change Management Consulting and attended international training in the firms Organisational Change Management methodology in Dallas, Texas. While at EY, he led several major change programs across the public and private sector, including BHP (Global SAP implementation), Edith Cowan University (Review of Corporate Services), and The Ministry of Justice (HR Transformation). Show less

Master Of Science, Organisational Psychology (Current)

Executive Education Program, Strategic Change Management

Bachelor Of Science With Honors, Behavioral Science

Organisational Change Management