Angela Penteado

Led executive advisory engagements for boards, CEOs, and founder-led businesses, driving strategic clarity and operational excellence.

Delivered comprehensive transformation consultancy in leadership development, change coaching, and community engagement, serving a diverse client base including University of Auckland and Capgemini.

Directed change programs for Health Alliance and Health Benefits, achieving reduced duplication and fiscal reform through strategic shared services and restructures.

Chaired a steering group to successfully reset governance principles, financially restructure, and reposition a charitable trust for long-term sustainability.

Facilitated governance and senior leadership redesign within Westpac Group Tech, integrating agile methodologies with global experts to enhance operational efficiency.

Established and led an enterprise-wide PMO and transformation function, delivering significant operational improvements and new workforce strategies across global offices and warehouses.

Designed and executed formal consultation processes, partnering with leaders to drive successful workforce redesigns and HR transformations, including critical Workday updates.

Facilitated leadership engagement and capability uplift across three distinct stakeholder groups, fostering improved collaboration and strategic alignment.

Collaborated with HR and People teams to embed new ways of working and digital learning capabilities, driving workforce innovation and skill development.

Established the comprehensive transformation architecture for a three-year enterprise-wide program, modernizing NZ Steel's supply chain and advancing its decarbonization agenda.

Secured execution readiness for a NZ$300 million decarbonization investment, funded by BlueScope and the New Zealand Government, significantly advancing climate transition goals.

Led the electric arc furnace program, projected to reduce national emissions by 800,000 to 1 million tonnes annually (1% of total national emissions), achieving a material climate outcome.

Built robust transformation architecture across nine workstreams for a three-year enterprise program, supporting supply chain redesign, new system implementation, and staged operational transition.

Successfully embedded Prosci-based change practices across 10 senior leadership teams, enhancing executive ownership and ensuring consistent transformation leadership.

Led a transformation team, ensuring high levels of engagement, stakeholder alignment, and organizational readiness for a major business transformation program.

Drove organizational redesign and fostered alignment for new ways of working, enhancing operational efficiency and strategic coherence.

Led change adoption for a new transformation program, ensuring seamless data migration and user transition across Australia to align systems and policies.

Implemented significant process improvements, optimizing back-office operations and streamlining complex workflows.

Introduced transformation enabler initiatives and integrated vendors to significantly improve service speed and overall customer satisfaction.

Successfully managed the transition for the Finance team, overseeing the implementation of Oracle as a new ERP system to replace SAP.

Led a transformation team, ensuring high levels of engagement, stakeholder alignment, and organizational readiness for a major business transformation program.

Empowered HR and people leaders to effectively apply change learning, strengthening leadership ownership and driving transformation success across senior teams.

Facilitated a successful transformation enabler project in partnership with three unions after extensive negotiation, fostering a more collaborative stakeholder environment.

Directed comprehensive change management and workplace strategy implementation across multiple NZ Post Group entities (NZ Post, Kiwibank, Express Couriers) during a period of significant integration and structural change.

Provided critical support to leaders and teams through clear communications, structured engagement, and practical transition, ensuring smooth operational continuity.

Spearheaded communications and change management for Express Couriers' integration into NZ Post Group and relocation from Auckland CBD to Highbrook.

Spearheaded strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, building public understanding, trust, and support for major civic change, achieving 83% community satisfaction.

Co-established the first Māori standing Committee (Te Taumata Runanga) and initiated the sole MOU with Pacific Island peoples on the Pacific Disability Action Plan in NZ local government.

Developed and implemented effective engagement approaches, fostering strong connections between residents, stakeholders, and major council initiatives.

Managed and delivered communications promoting practical action in water conservation, sustainable living, and environmental stewardship.

Successfully organized and executed silent auctions and other black-tie fundraising events, securing substantial financial contributions for the college.

Revitalized the college brand through new studio photography and advertising campaigns, effectively attracting new students.

Developed and launched the Kiwi Sisters program, fostering new social connections for hosted international students.

Successfully founded and operated a boutique Public Relations firm, managing diverse client portfolios and business operations.

Cultivated and managed key client relationships, including On Road NZ (VTNZ), Henderson High School, and Visy Board National HQ, delivering tailored PR strategies.

Drove client brand visibility and market presence through the development and execution of strategic public relations campaigns.

Enhanced Auckland's visibility and city-promotion agenda by leading public-facing communications that significantly increased awareness of council-funded events and initiatives.

Increased visitor revenue and guest nights by connecting Auckland's tourism offerings with residents, visitors, and local businesses through targeted promotion.

Managed public affairs and strategic communications in a politically volatile city environment, transitioning council priorities into clear public narratives and stronger stakeholder alignment.

Directed media and communications strategies for a specialized industry publication, maintaining consistent messaging and enhancing brand presence.

Formulated and executed long-term strategic plans for the magazine, successfully aligning content with evolving industry trends and reader interests.

Initiated and developed over 20 innovative community plans, effectively integrating community aspirations with council services.