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Peter is a specialist in team and board effectiveness, ethics-driven cultures, and governance. His experience spans roles as a McKinsey consultant, government adviser, and leadership coach for organizations like BHP, ANZ, CSIRO, the Wallabies, and Cricket Australia.
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A specialist in team and board effectiveness, Peter has deep expertise in senior leadership decision-making, fostering ethics-based cultures, and navigating risk and governance challenges. His work spans corporate, government, and community organizations, consistently delivering impactful leadership and organizational development strategies.
Peter’s career began in public service, where he served as a cabinet adviser and speechwriter for prominent national ministers, including Dr. Michael Wooldridge (Health) and Alexander Downer (Foreign Affairs). He then transitioned to consultancy at McKinsey & Company, focusing on leadership teams and board effectiveness. Since 2004, as Executive Director of Peter Collins and Associates, he has honed his expertise in leadership development, ethics, and strategic planning for public sector organizations and ASX-listed companies.
In the corporate sector, Peter has worked with senior leaders across major global corporations, such as BHP, South 32, and Newmont, and financial institutions like Itaú, ANZ, NAB, and Allianz. His work extends to consulting firms like McKinsey and EY, enhancing leadership effectiveness across South America, Asia Pacific, and beyond. His contributions also encompass national government agencies and regulators, supporting leadership teams in critical areas, including defense, justice, science, and law enforcement.
Peter’s expertise in sports leadership is equally impressive. He has guided leadership development for national rugby coaches (Eddie Jones, John Connolly, and Robbie Deans) and the Wallabies senior leadership group, worked with the Australian cricket team during a transformative decade, and led a landmark review of the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal. From 2019 to 2022, he supported the Richmond Football Club’s board during their triple premiership success, cementing his reputation as a trusted adviser in both corporate and sports leadership.
Fostering human flourishing sums up my approach to working with leaders – flourishing so that they can realise their own potential and authenticity as leaders. Flourishing also describes how I draw out their strengths and their potential and to meet the challenges they face in their own leadership contexts.
Rarely happier than when tending the herb garden, hope to one day visit St Petersburg.
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