Manager
Australia and New Zealand
‟I am most energised when I am testing new things and pushing the boundaries to innovate, bringing my teams along on the journey. For me, it’s about taking the entrepreneurial spirit of how we work with clients and applying it internally. In partnership with key stakeholders, we constantly try new things; some work, some don’t – but we are never satisfied with the status quo. I find this way of working completely addictive.”
Ana has more than 20 years of experience working in global professional services firms. Joining Partners in Performance in 2010, she has been fundamental in both shaping the overall culture of the firm, as well as establishing and leading key global functions across the business. In addition to the areas of the business she still heads today, Ana has also played an integral role in the development of our other business support functions including HR and IT. She currently serves as one of our Global Leaders.
Ana’s passion and flair for working in entrepreneurial environments were ignited early in her eight years at McKinsey & Company, where she was part of the core leadership team that created and launched what would become one of the largest pan‑European practices.
As a practical problem‑solver, Ana identifies potential barriers up‑front and quickly neutralises them. Through her strong strategic thinking and planning, she quickly turns ideas into pragmatic operational plans
Nurturing free thinking and new ideas, she holds a constant and unwavering focus on continuously improving and innovating every function she leads. Considering all ideas and angles, she has a unique ability to evaluate and ‘connect the pieces’ at a strategic level to deliver optimal outcomes.
Ana’s dedication, caring nature and sense of humour has enabled her to build high‑performing support functions. She is particularly strong in galvanising team members to work together to achieve a common goal.