Magdalena H.

Principal | Strategy & Business Development at Blue Sky Thinking TM

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

About

FOSTER relationships, build engagement, think creatively and boost business & client development. PRODUCE work that provides economic & social value - using effective consultation & collaboration. ENJOY introducing the beauty of Art & Nature in their many forms to various groups, highlighting their ability to create balance and joy. BLUE SKY THINKING - Strategic Advisors TM assist clients in 5 Key Areas: • Results Driven Coaching (qualified via University of Adelaide with Sue Zablud, International Coach Federation) • Strategy Facilitation using ESC Gap Analysis - E.nvironment S.trategy C.apability TM -> Authorised Facilitators across SA & VIC • Governance | Board & Committee Representation • Business Development | Corporate Partnering | Member Retention • Business Performance Improvement | Quality Assurance | Lead Assessor Audits -> Member of exec Management Team taking multinational ASX200 BU from (-) to (+) profits via Make vs Buy strategy -> Audited transfer of offshore manufacturing operations in China & Hong Kong -> Successfully managed Compliance Systems across diversified BU's -> Designed, achieved and led various major site Accreditations -> Awarded for environmental sustainability -> Managed large cost-down projects and improvements to business practices - one program delivering cost savings of ~$760K pa -> Trained 360 staff in 6-Sigma, continuous improvement & change management - improving business, product, service and system performance whilst significantly reducing costs and rework -> Reduced staff numbers sustainably Conduct effective Board Exec Management appraisals. Managed 14 direct Staff reports, numerous indirects. Led multi-disciplinary teams, delivering successful business restructuring with redeployment and voluntary redundancy. Assist Start-ups to commercialise, raised funding, won various competitions and Awards. At Board level, navigated Pandemic impacts on immediate cancelled tours & international contracts – pivoting to digital and innovating through numerous risks. Company since doubled in size + revenue. Forge fruitful and ongoing relationships for Boards & Committees I represent. Connect Art Lovers & Collectors to beautiful works, facilitating Art Sales across various mediums, value ranging from accessible into the many thousands. HONOURS/ AWARDS received from The University of Adelaide, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Boston Consulting Group etc - refer Awards Section. Awarded BUSINESS EXCELLENCE MARK from QAS Australia, TOP EXEMPT EMPLOYER from ReturnToWork SA, BEST in Noise from EPA SA.

Experience

  • Business Mentor | Innovation Advisor at South Australian Business Chamber
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

  • Independent Member at Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
    Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

    MEMBER Risk, Audit & Performance Committee SKILLS directed to (growth focus): . Strategy & Policy . Infrastructure & Planning . Elite Sport Pathways (SA Sports Institute) Our Vision : Active State, Connected Communities, Inspire Performance. Getting South Australia moving!

  • Non-Executive Director at Slingsby
    Feb 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 5 mos

    MEMBER HR and Remuneration Committee MEMBER Marketing and Business Development Committee SKILLS directed to: . Strategy, Business Development, Performance Management . Marketing, Corporate Sponsorship, Philanthropic initiatives Slingsby Theatre Company presents intelligent story-telling that is both emotionally challenging + engaging, touring extensively internationally and regionally. Journey in Wonder with us!

  • Advisory Member at SAiGENCI
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    SA immunoGENomics Cancer Institute at The University of Adelaide produces innovative cancer research for clinical trials, immunotherapies and genomics technologies. SKILLS directed to: . Successful Research translation . Research Partner . Brand Ambassador . Advisory Group

  • Executive Director | Strategy & Business Development at Blue Sky Thinking TM
    Aug 2006 - Present · 19 yrs 11 mos

    STRATEGIC ADVISORY firm with Associates in Adelaide & Melbourne: . Authorised Provider of ESC Gap Analysis - E.nvironment S.trategy C.apability TM . Client List official - visit grahamhubbard.com.au/Clients.htm . Co-founder and Associate - Prof Graham Hubbard, Melbourne Australia VARIOUS CLIENTS (+ associations) include: VERO Insurance (Suncorp) | RAA Travel Insurance | BUPA | CBA | The University of Adelaide | Adelaide City Council | Hills Holdings | National Wine Centre | KPMG | Deloitte | Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys | Percat Water Brokers | Australian Water Investments | Waterfind | Shed King | UniBooks | Uni Catering | Lexis Education | MBA Alumni Association | Michell Group | Solve IT Software | World Reach Ltd | Weiser Solutions | The Stamford Grand | Australian Dance Theatre Company (ADT) | Slingsby Theatre Company | Hugo Michell Gallery | Emma Hack Gallery | BMGArt - Fine Arts | Glenelg Art Gallery | Tandanya | ARTBAR | SA Art Collective | Bicycle SA | BCNA | Encore | Garden East Corporation Inc. Rundle Street