I help organizations solve complex business problems through integrated strategy, operational transformation, and organizational change. I have deep expertise in financial services and have worked with leading organizations like AMP and Macquarie. My approach is applicable across industries.
Most transformations fail not because the strategy is wrong, but because organizations struggle with execution. They don't develop strategy grounded in customer needs and market dynamics. They underestimate operational complexity. They underestimate organizational change. I help you solve all three through my integrated approach, developing business strategy aligned with customer and market realities, redesigning operations to deliver that strategy, and managing the organizational change required to execute successfully. With 16+ years in financial services and deep expertise in business problem-solving, I help organizations navigate complex transformations successfully.
I'm a business transformation consultant with 16+ years of experience in financial services. I help organizations solve complex business problems through integrated strategy, operational transformation, and organizational change. I have deep expertise in financial services and have worked with leading organizations like AMP and Macquarie. My approach is applicable across industries.
Most consultants specialize in one area, strategy, operations, or change management. I focus on all three through my three pillars: Business Strategy & Strategic Alignment, Business Performance & Operational Transformation, and Organizational Change & Execution. This integrated approach ensures transformations deliver real business value and customer impact, not just internal efficiency.
I've held senior roles at AMP and Macquarie in operations, strategy, business management, and governance, where I led complex transformations and solved challenging business problems. My governance experience gives me deep understanding of organizational structure, decision-making, and accountability, which are critical for successful transformation. I pride myself on my ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels. I'm solution-oriented, pragmatic, and committed to delivering outcomes with quantifiable business benefit.
I solve complex business problems through an integrated approach combining three complementary areas. While I specialize in financial services, this approach is applicable across industries. I work with organizations on all three pillars together, or on individual pillars, whatever fits your specific needs:
Develop business strategy grounded in customer needs and market dynamics. I assess strategic alignment across external environment, internal capabilities, and customer value proposition. I gather customer research and insights, analyze market dynamics, develop value propositions, and create compelling business cases. This ensures your strategy is grounded in customer value and aligned with organizational capabilities.
Redesign operations to deliver customer value while improving efficiency and profitability. I diagnose performance gaps, design operational improvements, explore business model innovations, and establish performance measurement systems. This ensures your transformation delivers measurable business results.
Manage the organizational change required to execute successfully. I develop change strategies, build stakeholder alignment, develop capability, provide implementation support, and ensure sustainability. This ensures your transformation is adopted and benefits are sustained.
The three pillars can work as an integrated approach to comprehensive business transformation, or they can work independently depending on your specific needs. Some organizations are strategically clear but operationally challenged, they need Pillar 2 to improve performance and structure. Others have good operations but need strategic clarity, they need Pillar 1. Still others struggle with change management, they need Pillar 3. I diagnose your situation and focus on the pillar(s) that will deliver the most value. When all three work together, the result is comprehensive transformation that delivers real business value and customer impact.
I work with organizations through flexible engagement models that fit your specific needs and situation:
Executed customer thematic reviews and delivered insights that enabled AMP to execute effective customer-oriented solutions. Contributed to board-level insights on customer outcomes and strategic oversight.
Developed market and competitor insights framework for wealth management products, leading research strategy and supporting product strategy formulation. Managed implementation of strategic initiatives and board reporting.
Led platform strategy development and execution, increasing adviser efficiency and business growth. Delivered projects benefiting 15,000+ customers and recognized with enterprise employee award.
Implemented Customer NPS strategy requiring change management for 100+ employees. Developed governance frameworks and capability uplift training that increased customer-centric decision-making across the organization.
Established and maintained strong relationships with key institutional clients (ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, IOOF, Suncorp). Grew FUA from $8.8B to $12.4B through product innovation and partnership management.
Managed complex regulatory responses for AMP Group from key regulators (APRA, ASIC) on topics including AI, Financial Scams, and asset valuation, delivering high-quality outcomes within critically short timeframes.
Whether you're looking to solve a specific business challenge, drive organizational transformation, or develop strategic initiatives, I'd love to discuss how I can help.
Email: liz@lizlarssonconsulting.com.au
Phone: 0428 545 171
Location: Sydney, Australia
I typically respond to inquiries within 24-48 hours.