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ABOUT ME

Nicola Faithfull

BSc (Hons), CMInstD

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I have a diverse background spanning various industries such as manufacturing, finance and insurance, FMCG, tertiary education, and not-for-profit organizations. Throughout my career, I have gained valuable real-world experience in both successful and struggling organizations. With leadership roles in project management and technology, I have worked in large companies in New Zealand and the UK.

One of my key passions is cultivating a high-performing culture within organizations and empowering individuals to unlock their full potential. As a Chartered member of the Institute of Directors and the president of the Project Management Institute of New Zealand, I actively contribute to professional communities and promote excellence in these areas. I also have a keen interest in staying informed about local, national, and global current affairs, as well as emerging megatrends. These combined interests have led me to speak at several conferences in both New Zealand and Australia.

I strongly believe that effective strategies provide organizations with a clear direction and serve as their guiding "north star." As someone who knows that outcomes are what counts, I am committed to translating these strategies into practical and executable implementation plans that yield tangible results.

With my diverse industry experience, leadership roles, and passion for driving organizational success, I am dedicated to helping businesses thrive by providing strategic guidance and actionable plans.

Functional Skills

Strategy development

Strategy execution

Driving change

Business case evaluation

Constitution reviews

Building high performing teams

Executive Experience

Leadership roles:

Project Management Office 

Large multi-year programmes

Numerous projects

IT department

20+ years in project / portfolio management

Board Strengths

CMinstD

6 years board experience

Effective Chair

10+ years internal government agency governance experience

Relationship builder

Industries & Sectors

Manufacturing, Finance & Insurance, FMCG, Tertiary

Global organisations and Asia Pacific Hubs

Associations, not-for-profits

Professional learning and development

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