Stephen Pitt-Walker, Jd, Fgia

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Non-Executive Director | Board Advisor & Operating Partner I CEO | Certified Business Strategist (CSP) | Lawyer | Private Equity I Strategic Investment | M&A | Technology I AIGP I CISM I CIPP/US I Executive Coach @ Optima Board Services Group
Stephen Pitt-Walker, Jd, Fgia's Location
New York, New York, United States, United States
About Stephen Pitt-Walker, Jd, Fgia

BESPOKE BUSINESS ADVISOR FOR BOARDS AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENTStephen delivers advisory & fiduciary board services established during 39 years of multi-industry executive leadership in client-facing divisions of flagship companies, including Gartner, HP, BHP, & Honeywell. Today, he focuses primarily on advising CEOs, founders, investors, & boards for the mid-market firms. WHITE GLOVE LEADERSHIP COACHING CIRCLEDrawing on decades of global leadership experience, Stephen’s White Glove Leadership Coaching serves an exclusive circle of global corporate and legal leaders whose decisions shape enterprises and industries. Through a three-tiered engagement model, Stephen brings battle-tested insights as a confidential thought partner, transforming critical inflection points into leadership-defining achievements.ADDRESSING COMPLEX BUSINESS CHALLENGES AT CRITICAL TIMESA passionate strategic advisory & governance expert, he has significant experience leading global teams & businesses in diverse industries across multiple geographies. Repeatedly engaged in helping solve complex business challenges, Stephen has extensive leadership & board advisory experience across many industries & sectors.BUSINESS GROWTH & COMPLIANCEStephen helps companies build innovative strategies, improve operating performance, grow and scale, and balance value preservation and value creation activities while mitigating and managing critical regulatory requirements, business risks, including financial, digital, and business transformation risks, operating, emerging technology, sustainability, and regulatory compliance risks.MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES PROTECT & GROW YOUR BUSINESSOptimising decision-making, building capacity, advising on strategy, operating performance, strategic investments, creating value, & mitigating risks for corporate boards, CEOs, & investors through a collaborative strategy lens. Stephen Pitt-Walker is an interdisciplinary business leader. He is an executive, lawyer, certified board director, and former Fortune 100 company executive. He has substantial cross-cultural experience and empathy, having lived and worked in the UK, Europe, Asia, & North America.DIRECT P&L RESPONSIBILITY FOR ICONIC BRANDSHe has led and managed >US$1.7 billion negotiations (TCV) globally, US$450-750 million global account P&L, and US$162 million direct P&L for a Fortune 100 corporation.

Stephen Pitt-Walker, Jd, Fgia's Current Company Details
Optima Board Services Group

Optima Board Services Group

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Non-Executive Director | Board Advisor & Operating Partner I CEO | Certified Business Strategist (CSP) | Lawyer | Private Equity I Strategic Investment | M&A | Technology I AIGP I CISM I CIPP/US I Executive Coach
Stephen Pitt-Walker, Jd, Fgia Work Experience Details
  • Optima Board Services Group
    Chief Executive Officer
    Optima Board Services Group Mar 2023 - Present
    WHITE GLOVE ADVISORY AND DECISION-SUPPORT SERVICESOptima Board Services Group (Optima) is an interdisciplinary board advisory firm that offers corporate governance, board performance assessments, board leadership, strategy, operating performance, legal and regulatory, risk management, and decision intelligence, support, and advisory services.Optima Board Services Group's portfolio of decision support and advisory services will benefit from boards and CEOs looking for ways to enhance their performance, decision and strategic IQ, risk management, and confidence.Contact: stephen@optimaboardservices.com
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  • Optima Board Services Group
    Board Advisor - Operating Partner
    Optima Board Services Group Apr 2023 - Present
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  • Optima Board Services Group
    Executive Coach And Advisor
    Optima Board Services Group Jan 2023 - Present
    WHITE GLOVE LEADERSHIP COACHING CIRCLEDrawing on four decades of global leadership experience, Stephen’s White Glove Leadership Coaching serves an exclusive (and limited) circle of global corporate and legal leaders whose decisions shape enterprises and industries. Through a three-tiered engagement model, Stephen brings battle-tested insights as a confidential thought partner, transforming critical inflection points into leadership-defining achievements.
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  • Westgate Executive Branding Inc.
    Chair - Board Of Advisors
    Westgate Executive Branding Inc. Jan 2024 - Present
    Toronto, Ontario, Ca
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  • Westgate Executive Branding Inc.
    Member - Board Of Advisors
    Westgate Executive Branding Inc. Sep 2023 - Present
    Toronto, Ontario, Ca
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  • Circular Unity
    Board Advisor
    Circular Unity Feb 2023 - Present
    Lisboa, Pt
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  • Circular Unity
    Independent Director
    Circular Unity Jun 2023 - Aug 2024
    Lisboa, Pt
    An independent member of the board.
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  • Ie University
    Adjunct Professor
    Ie University Mar 2024 - Present
    Segovia, Es
    Lecturer in Corporate Governance - advanced course in governance including aspects related to the board and C-suite role regarding: Risk I Compliance I Innovation I AI I Cyber I Deep Technology I Sustainability I ESG
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  • Orenda Learning
    Board Advisor
    Orenda Learning Jan 2022 - Present
    Singapore, Sg
    Providing corporate governance (specialist sustainability and governance advice), ‘directors duties’, regulatory (The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority - ACRA I Personal Data Protection Commission - PDPC), investment, M&A (merger and acquisition). legal and compliance, strategic, and risk advice to the board.
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  • Orenda Learning
    Strategy Advisor
    Orenda Learning Sep 2021 - Present
    Singapore, Sg
    Leading, developing and delivering the business strategy, organisation capability, resource and financial (cost and revenue) model; a detailed business model baseline, line of business and market segmentation strategy, and strategic outcomes alignment. Alliance partner strategy, negotiations & implementation, and delivering business operating advice. Developing and delivering the business valuation.
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  • Orenda Learning
    General Counsel (Retained - External)
    Orenda Learning Sep 2021 - Present
    Singapore, Sg
    Advising on corporate governance, delivering corporate and equity structure, corporate regulatory (Singapore Company Act), cyber security, data protection (PDPA) and data transfer; intellectual property, investment strategy and financing options; advising on partners, and commercial and contract risk. Negotiating partnerships and other relationships, and drafting supporting documents and agreements; ongoing business legal counsel.
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  • Acg New York
    Member
    Acg New York Jul 2024 - Present
    New York, Ny, Us
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  • Governance Institute Of Australia
    Fellow
    Governance Institute Of Australia Nov 2022 - Present
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    The Governance Institute of Australia sets out that Fellows of the Institute are elected as outstanding individuals and leaders in the field of governance and risk management, entering into the top-tier of their membership and entitling them to use the post nominals of FGIA.
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  • Global Human Rights
    Chair - Board Of Directors
    Global Human Rights Jan 2022 - Present
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  • Global Human Rights
    Member Board Of Directors
    Global Human Rights 2018 - Present
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  • Strategic Management Institute
    Fellow And Senior Associate
    Strategic Management Institute Mar 2015 - Present
    The Strategic Management Institute is an education and consulting institute dedicated to advancing strategy and understanding strategy as a dynamic management process. Formerly Strategic Management Institute. Associate Partner - Trainer.
  • Strategic Management Institute
    Certified Strategy Practitioner
    Strategic Management Institute Mar 2015 - Present
    Strategic Management Institute. See https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3762509
  • Virtual Advisory Board (Vab)
    Country Chair - Australia
    Virtual Advisory Board (Vab) Nov 2023 - Dec 2024
    London, England, Gb
    The vision of the VAB is to create the best global, virtual community where our high-calibre, invitation-only, expert members and partners can find, in a single space, all relevant and necessary resources related to understanding the boardroom.
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  • Virtual Advisory Board (Vab)
    Member
    Virtual Advisory Board (Vab) Jun 2023 - Dec 2024
    London, England, Gb
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  • Integrated Strategy Services
    Principal I Board Advisor I Strategy Advisor
    Integrated Strategy Services Mar 2015 - Apr 2023
    Sydney, Au
    ISS leads in the delivery of a unique combination of innovative board advisory (including strategy, technology, and legal) advisory services in the business-strategy-corporate structure-corporate governance-regulatory & legal-commercial-contract, M&A, areas; via the application of leading-edge practices and knowledge, specialising in the area of corporate governance, business strategy, operating performance (project management), business and cyber law, cyber security, digital transformation, and emerging technology, in the context of 4thIR. Example clients include; Orenda Learning Pte Ltd (Singapore), Greentech Asia, OS MicroTrends, Atturra (formerly the FTS Group - Digital Transformation) as Chief Strategy Officer, Stocastic World (The Netherlands) as CSO/COO, Network Integrity Assurance Technologies: NiAT (Brunei), National Provident Fund (Solomon Islands), Strategic Management Institute (SMI), Societe General, ANZ and BII World.
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  • Integrated Strategy Services
    Principal I Corporate Education
    Integrated Strategy Services Dec 2018 - Mar 2023
    Sydney, Au
    ISS delivers high-quality corporate and professional training; through the application of leading-edge knowledge and experience. Courses delivered include, Business Strategy I Governance and Risk I CISSP I CISA I Prince 2. Example clients include; Business Innovation Institute (BII World), Strategic Management Institute (SMI) and HP. Please contact for any bespoke requirements.
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  • Integrated Strategy Services
    Corporate Advisory Artificial Intelligence Governance - Policy - Law
    Integrated Strategy Services Mar 2021 - Oct 2022
    Sydney, Au
    Review and development of cyber security resilience and comparative Ethical AI principles (with emphasis on consumer protection and competition law and policy). Client confidential.
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  • Stocastic
    Chief Strategy Officer (Cso)
    Stocastic Jan 2020 - Aug 2020
    Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl
    Provided leadership and expertise across business-technology alignment, strategy, concept mapping, and development of an applied 'innovation dynamics' model and business model (as well as commercial, risk, and legal advice/deliverables) for this leading-edge, blockchain and emerging technology software-driven, digital transformation business innovation start-up: Strategic Innovation Dynamics.
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  • Atturra
    Head Of Group Strategy (Cso)
    Atturra Jan 2019 - Oct 2019
    Sydney, New South Wales, Au
    Atturra is a mid- market IT services group. I was responsible for strategy management and delivery of strategic initiatives, leading the creation of business strategy for the group, developing individual business maps and strategies, as well as introducing processes for controlled technology and skills decisioning, merger & acquisition (M&A) and investment risk and governance framework development and implementation, financial (business-casing), and operating alignment, risk, and investment discipline.
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  • Strategic Planning Society
    Fellow
    Strategic Planning Society Jan 2012 - Oct 2014
    London, Gb
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  • Pitt-Walker Consulting
    Chief Executive I Principal
    Pitt-Walker Consulting Jan 2009 - Jan 2014
    Sydney, New South Wales, Au
    Delivered business-technology solutions; engagements included: strategic outsourcing - delivering business service improvement for tier-one clients, for example, designing and implementing organisation re-structures, transition and transformation programs, leading and 'hands-on' delivery of complex, business-technology strategies, multi-national system integration and transformation, and strategy programs. Clients include: Bearing Point, KPMG Consulting, Tourism Australia, Westpac, Transport Accident Commission (Vic), CSC, BHP Billiton, Fujitsu Consulting, Unisys, Telstra, CBA (Wealth management) among others. Operated in Australia as a private company, and out of the United Kingdom, trading under the UK trading name of Pitt-Walker UK and Europe LLC.
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  • Gartner
    Vice President I Consulting Services I Asia Pacific
    Gartner Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
    Stamford, Ct, Us
    Led and managed (with P&L responsibility) a consulting practice across the Asia-Pacific, responsible for the Business Consulting solution for the A-P region. I delivered ICT, Strategy, Governance, Risk and Maturity audit advice in regard to complex business-technology management innovation and strategic initiatives to C-level and Board-level clients. Practice Lead for the Financial Services Industry (Asia Pacific). Gartner Consulting is a strategic advisory firm that provides its clients with the ability to achieve greater return on IT investments and drive enterprise leverage by delivering business-oriented IT solutions.
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  • Honeywell
    Global Director I Corporate Business Manager - Bhp Billiton
    Honeywell Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
    Charlotte, North Carolina, Us
    HPS delivers, implements, and integrates advanced automation systems and process control software solutions in production environments. Product and Services- collaborative manufacturing solutions (industrial process automation applications - IT, OT, IiOT, ICS), interoperability, rationalization and standardization of R&D (for ease of integration), requirements, applications, delivery for projects, initiatives, and implementation across 8 countries.Key Achievements:*Increased global revenue by 11.72%.*Established a strategic account/ global business and grew it to a global P&L of US $162 million.*Developed networks, relationships, and opportunities and oversaw the implementation of large projects. *Designed and implemented a business governance, risk management and decision-making framework.*Increased booked sales by 15% for year-to-follow.*Significantly increased customer satisfaction metrics.
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  • Bhp
    Global Lead - Commercial Operations (Marketing)
    Bhp Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
    Melbourne, Victoria, Au
    Developed and delivered the post-merger transformation strategy, designed the operating model for global service management, and implemented it globally. After gaining board approval of the business technology and sourcing strategy, commercial and operational risk assessment, and governance framework; led the negotiation of multi-vendor agreements; responsible for commercial outcomes, deal structuring, and global implementation across 18 countries (North America, South America - Chile, Brazil, Argentina - UK, Europe, Singapore, China, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Australia, South Africa, Mozambique). Performed under contract for BHP Billiton.
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  • Hp
    Global Program Director (Transition Portfolio)
    Hp Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    Responsible for strategy, innovation, and leading the negotiation of transactions valued at USD $1.7 Billion across a portfolio of several large M&A (acquisitions), transitions and post-acquisition integration programs for marquee businesses across North America, the UK, and Europe. I was also a key contributor to, and roll-out instructor for the global business-technology transition methodology for managing and governing transition/ post transaction integration and transformation programs, risk and delivery.
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  • Hp
    Global Transition Program Manager
    Hp 1998 - 2000
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    Delivered a complex, multi-national transition program (post-acquisition) across 11 countries in Europe and the UK for Citibank (TCV USD $750 million). Strategic Negotiation and transition delivery on a number of marquee accounts across the UK and Europe. At the time this was Compaq Computer Corporation - Global Outsourcing. This was Compaq's strategic outsourcing and off-shoring organization.
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  • Hp
    Senior Program Manager - Optus
    Hp 1997 - 1998
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    Delivered a $35 million enterprise eBusiness solution/program and was previously the IT operations manager for the Optus customer. Digital Equipment Corporation was acquired by Compaq during this period. Optus was the largest (flagship) strategic outsourcing client in the Asia-Pacific region (TCV USD $450 million). This was Owned by Compaq Computer Corporation - Global Outsourcing. This was Compaq's strategic outsourcing and BPO off-shoring business.
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  • Nri Australia & New Zealand
    Managing Consultant
    Nri Australia & New Zealand Jan 1997 - Sep 1997
    Sydney, Australia, New South Wales, Au
    Formerly SMS Consulting Group - Management and Technology Asia
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  • University Of Melbourne
    Adjunct Faculty
    University Of Melbourne Jan 1997 - Jul 1997
    Melbourne, Victoria, Au
    Lecturer in Asian business systems and Asian Political Economy.
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  • The University Of Queensland
    Adjunct Faculty
    The University Of Queensland Feb 1994 - Dec 1996
    Brisbane, Queensland, Au
    Senior Tutor (elected), Departmental Board - Research Committee and Budget Committee, Lectured in courses on Asian and Comparative Politics - Political Philosophy and Modern Political Ideologies - Peace & Conflict Studies - International Relations and Political Economy.
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  • Supreme Court Of Queensland
    Associate
    Supreme Court Of Queensland Jan 1995 - Feb 1996
    Associate to a Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
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  • Australian Army
    Commissioned Officer
    Australian Army Jan 1985 - Jan 1995
    Canberra, Au
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Stephen Pitt-Walker, Jd, Fgia Skills

Leadership It Strategy Ict Service Management International Human Rights Business Transformation Strategic Partnerships Strategic Management Intelligence Public Speaking Innovation Dynamics Digital Transformation Contract Law Thought Leadership Government Business Development Communication International Relations Publishing Published Author Strategic Planning Board Governance Strategy Privacy Law Intellectual Property Law Management Consulting Advisory Boards Esg Corporate Training Sustainability Enterprise Architecture Cyber Security Program Management Commercial Law Marketing Nonprofits Risk Management Change Management Corporate Law International Business Management Corporate Governance Governance Strategic Thinking Strategic Negotiations Business Strategy Management Due Diligence Research Outsourcing Emerging Technologies Cyber Law Advocacy Board Of Directors Board Advisor

Stephen Pitt-Walker, Jd, Fgia Education Details

  • The Wharton School
    The Wharton School
    Corporate Governance
  • Monash University
    Monash University
    (International Economics And Finance)
  • Macquarie University
    Macquarie University
    Law
  • The University Of Queensland
    The University Of Queensland
    (International Relations And Asian Politics)
  • University Of Melbourne
    University Of Melbourne
    International Economics
  • The University Of Queensland
    The University Of Queensland
    (Government)
  • The College Of Law Australia
    The College Of Law Australia
    Legal Practice
  • Royal Military College - Duntroon
    Royal Military College - Duntroon
    Leadership And Management
  • Unsw
    Unsw
    Undergraduate Degree Combined With Military Studies; Graduate Australian Defence Force Academy.

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What company does Stephen Pitt-Walker, Jd, Fgia work for?

Stephen Pitt-Walker, Jd, Fgia works for Optima Board Services Group

What is Stephen Pitt-Walker, Jd, Fgia's role at the current company?

Stephen Pitt-Walker, Jd, Fgia's current role is Non-Executive Director | Board Advisor & Operating Partner I CEO | Certified Business Strategist (CSP) | Lawyer | Private Equity I Strategic Investment | M&A | Technology I AIGP I CISM I CIPP/US I Executive Coach.

What schools did Stephen Pitt-Walker, Jd, Fgia attend?

Stephen Pitt-Walker, Jd, Fgia attended The Wharton School, Monash University, Macquarie University, The University Of Queensland, University Of Melbourne, The University Of Queensland, The College Of Law Australia, Royal Military College - Duntroon, Unsw.

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