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A commercial and strategic leader with a diverse career spanning strategy, HR, operations, change and transformation. I specialise in shaping and executing initiatives that drive growth, performance and sustainable competitive advantage. With expertise in program management and design thinking, I partner with businesses to deliver tailored solutions that meet strategic objectives, enhance customer and employee experiences, and optimise operational efficiency.My deep experience lies in partnering with the business shaping organisational architecture, workforce planning, talent management, capability building and HR systems, complemented by my passion for human-centered design and practical, data-driven problem-solving. I excel in end-to-end delivery, from crafting high-level strategies to implementing scalable solutions, ensuring measurable ROI and alignment with business goals.Over the course of my career, I’ve led transformational initiatives across diverse industries, including banking, technology, education, retail, construction, government, and high-growth companies. I bring a global perspective, having worked in multi-site environments across EMEA, APAC and Trans-Tasman regions, covering roles in management consulting, HR leadership and operations.My approach is grounded in collaboration, transparency and human-centric leadership, teams are empowered and stakeholders are aligned to shared success.Expertise:+ Strategic & operational business planning+ HR strategy & transformation+ Organisational architecture & design+ Program management & delivery+ Design thinking & human-centered design+ Process redesign & optimisation+ Change management & transformation+ Leadership development & executive coaching+ Workforce planning & talent strategy+ Employee experience & engagement+ Shared services, outsourcing & managed services+ HR systems & compliance (Employment Hero, Workday)+ M&A, offshoring &turnaround initiatives