Young Consultant of the Year
“Zoe is an Associate Director in Grant Thornton’s Transformation and People Advisory practice, dedicated to supporting clients to build thriving, people-first workplaces. Beginning her career as a technology specialist, she quickly recognised the power of people in transformation. Now, she combines both passions to drive human-centred, technology-enabled change – because while technology evolves, people remain at its core.
Responsible for leading and driving large scale change programmes, Zoe helps clients navigate shifts in ways of working through an experience-led, method-driven approach, uncovering sustainable solutions with lasting impact. Her collaborative, empathetic style fosters strong client relationships – essential for guiding organisations through complex transformations.
Key Achievements:
- Led a complex change workstream for a global logistics firm, implementing a finance system that reshaped its operating model.
- Developed a culture assessment tool to identify cultural traits, enabling the creation of more tailored solutions for clients embarking on large scale transformations.
- Manages and mentors a diverse team of change practitioners, fostering expertise and collaboration.
Advised leadership teams on reimagining careers, shifting toward a dynamic, skills-based talent model to enhance retention.
At Grant Thornton, Zoe has played a pivotal role in expanding the firm’s change management and culture transformation capabilities, making them a key revenue driver for the practice.
Beyond her role, Zoe is passionate about empowering women in the workplace and is an active member of a Women in Change network. Growing up in a working-class family, she values community and collaboration, ensuring her approach to change remains innovative, inclusive, and impactful.”
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