As we celebrate a decade of local operations in Australia, we’re proud to announce several senior leadership appointments that reaffirm our long-term commitment to the region.
Strengthening Our Leadership Team in Australia and New Zealand
At Q5, we specialise in helping organisations thrive through periods of growth and transformation—whether that means optimising costs, redesigning structures, redefining roles, or building capabilities for the future. With a global presence across nine offices and clients spanning industries from media and finance to healthcare and the public sector, we’re proud of the impact we’ve made—and excited about what’s next.
Marking our 10th year in Australia, we’re thrilled to share that Q5 Co-Founder Chris Parsons has been appointed Managing Partner for Australia and New Zealand. Since relocating to Australia in 2024, Chris has been instrumental in shaping our success in the region, leading a period of significant growth and deepening our partnerships with clients.
We’re also excited to announce that Lyndal Hughes, who has successfully led our Australian business through the post-Covid recovery over the last three years, will take on a new strategic role. She’ll focus on expanding our market reach and accelerating growth in key sectors, helping to shape the next chapter of our story.
In addition, Natalie Firth, who leads our Global Organisation Design offering, will bring her extensive expertise to support clients in Australia and New Zealand. Natalie will also help lead our regional People function, ensuring we continue to grow and support exceptional talent.
We’re also delighted to welcome Nalin Mehrotra to our Australian team. With experience spanning Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Europe and the Middle East, Nalin brings a strong background in strategy and financial consulting, and will play a vital role in enhancing operational performance for our clients.
Looking Ahead
As Chris Parsons shared: “Australia has always felt like an integral part of the Q5 family, and it’s been a privilege to contribute to its journey over the past year. As we enter our tenth year, I’m incredibly optimistic about the opportunities ahead—to grow, exceed our clients’ expectations, and continue building meaningful careers for our Q5ers across the region. I’m looking forward to working with such a talented team as we make Q5@10 a real milestone to remember.”
Discover More About Q5’s Work in Australia
To learn more about how we’re helping organisations thrive through better organisational health, contact us.
We are all about organisational health, which separates good organisations from the great. Whether our clients are at the top of their game (and want to remain there) or are in ‘turnaround’ mode, we all need to work on our organisational health.
Whatever the situation, be it a strategic conundrum, a market opportunity, or an operational gripe, we combine the art and science of organisational health to help our clients improve and excel.
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