Sam Harding
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
Management Consulting Expert
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Toptal member since November 28, 2022
Sam is an experienced management consultant who has delivered cross-functional innovation and transformation projects for multiple clients across the government and public sector, both in New Zealand and internationally. She holds a master's degree in public health focused on the implementation of innovative technologies in healthcare organizations. Sam is excited to invest her energy, tenacity, and entrepreneurial spirit in her clients' projects through the Toptal network.
Career Highlights
Case Studies
Program Manager – Data and Digital: Health and Disability System Reforms New Zealand
Innovation Delivery Lead – South Canterbury District Health Board
Project Manager – Operational and Financial Review: Private Nursing Company
Expertise
- Change Management
- Digital Health
- Implementation
- Innovation
- M&A Strategy
- Project Management
- Public Health
- Strategy
Work Experience
Manager | Digital Transformation | Consulting
EY
- Delivered projects and programs at a CXO strategy and transformation level, including business and digital transformation, rapid value creation, market entry strategy, and innovation projects.
- Managed cross-functional teams of over 30 people, both onshore and offshore, to successfully deliver complex requirements and strategic capabilities for the future health system of New Zealand.
- Built and owned trusted relationships with client counterparts, including C-suite and board-level executives.
- Led digital transformation topics within engagements, such as the future of data governance, innovation, and emerging technologies.
- Leveraged design thinking methodologies to create innovative business models driving emerging technologies, namely wearable devices.
Education
Master's Degree with Honors in Public Health
The University of Auckland - Auckland, New Zealand
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
The University of Auckland - Auckland, New Zealand
Bachelor's Degree in Health Science
The University of Auckland - Auckland, New Zealand
Skills
Output Software
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel
Industry Expertise
Health, Technology
Finance
Operational Finance
Other
Implementation, Public Health, Epidemiology, Strategy, M&A Strategy, Change Management, Digital Health, Innovation, Design Thinking, Project Management, Systems, Performance Optimization, Information Technology, Digital, Wearables, Finance, Performance Improvement
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