I have an established track record as an innovative and highly capable leader who partners with people for social impact. I excel in building cohesive, high-performing teams through constructing an enabling environment and leveraging individual talent so that the organisation achieves its mission. My reputation as an original thinker enhances my ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions. I am experienced by others as an astute professional who sets the tone, spurs enthusiasm and challenges current wisdom. My career achievements are due to 25+ years experience across two countries, four industries, multiple business functions, strong interpersonal skills, a strategic mindset and an underlying drive to achieve. Resilient and highly efficient with a focus on achieving results, I thrive in situations which require innovation, transformation, and/or acceleration. I exercise my life-long passion for teaching and learning through mentoring and coaching others.
Challenge Partners
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Strategy And InnovationChallenge PartnersLondon, Gb -
Head Of Strategy And InnovationChallenge Partners Nov 2017 - PresentLondon, United Kingdom- Co-creation and implementation of the 5 year growth strategy with Bain and Co, CEO and Board of Trustees, increasing impact from 390 785 pupils (2021) to 422 657 (2024) pupils. - Facilitated regular consultation with key stakeholders including the Board of Trustees, Educational Advisory Group, and the Social Business Trust, and submitted successful fundraising proposals for digital transformation and knowledge exchange initiatives - Scoped and project managed three successful trust and school improvement programmes, integrating these into existing operations for sustainability -
Management Consultant And Leadership CoachSelf-Employed Oct 2009 - Sep 2017Johannesburg South Africa And London Uk- Managed group strategic services reporting and corporate social investment operations (maternity cover)- Change management of individual teams into a shared service centre and development of the business partner engagement model- Partnered with managers for improved employee engagement by 5.5% within an 8 month period
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Chief Operating OfficerResolve Encounter Consulting Oct 2004 - Sep 2009Johannesburg Area, South Africa- Financial management, augmenting operating profit by 11.6% in year one through business mergers and sales- Achieved operational efficiency through leadership development, restructuring, and sub-contracting service delivery
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Senior Manager: Executive ProgrammesNamitech Jan 2001 - Oct 2004Johannesburg Area, South Africa- Participation in three due diligence teams and leadership of three post-merger integration projects- Led the turnaround of a low performing IT security operations unit, equipping it to consistently deliver in alignment with the sales pipeline - Managed three due diligence teams and led three post-merger integration projects - Mentored and coached two management candidates through the Nampak Training Institution -
Continuing Professional Education ManagerSaica Ca(Sa) Jan 1997 - Dec 2000Johannesburg Area, South Africa- Increased average net profitability by 20% through sales- Achieved 90% compliance within the first year of publishing the second discussion paper on monitored compulsory continuing professional education - Mentored two high potential individuals from administrative support roles into management positions over a period of three years -
Teacher: Geography, English, Religious StudiesSandringham (Secondary) Jan 1992 - Dec 1996Johannesburg Area, South Africa
Elizabeth King Skills
Elizabeth King Education Details
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Post Graduate -
Certificate Programme In Leadership Coaching -
The Thinking Environment - Nancy KlineCertificate In The Thinking Environment For Transformational Coaching -
Inner Life Skills Coaching InternationalIls Enneagram Coach -
The Coaching CentreCertificate In Coaching Skills
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Elizabeth King works for Challenge Partners
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Elizabeth King's current role is Strategy and Innovation.
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Elizabeth King attended University Of The Witwatersrand, University Of The Witwatersrand, University Of The Witwatersrand, The Thinking Environment - Nancy Kline, Inner Life Skills Coaching International, The Coaching Centre.
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