cathryn wilkins
Business Development Coach, Grant Thornton, New Zealand (fmr Senior Bid Manager, PwC)
“Veronique and I started at PwC at the same time and have worked collaboratively on bids and proposals for an 8 month period. Vero is extremely professional and dedicated, and brings strong senior business development experience and strategic capability to the Markets team and Assurance service line. Her strong communication skills enable her to get results in a diplomatic way - which is extremely valuable in a Professional Services environment.
Vero is a team player with a positive attitude and great work ethic. With leadership skills and an ability to manage and prioritise high volumes of work with tight deadlines, she is an asset to any professional team. Strategic thinking and an ability to keep the focus up out of the weeds to drive growth are strengths she deploys in her role as Sales Coach to PwC Partners, Directors and Senior Managers. ”
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT ME
Richard gill
Business Manager, Central Otago, WSP New Zealand
“Vero supported the WSP team in Queenstown as Project Manager on the Wānaka Transport Optimisation SSBC project. Her diligence, commitment to client objectives and her ability to get to the root cause of challenges made her a pleasure to work with. Her approach was always honest, with a clear focus on driving accountability for project deliverables and client budgets, implementing pragmatic and cost-effective solutions and addressing problems head on. She is a passionate and principled Project Manager who puts the client at the heart of the project.”
Russell McMullan
General Manager, City Rail Link (Fmr. Beca Technical Director)
“Vero has ‘set the standard’ in her role as a Senior Business Development Advisor within Beca’s Buildings team. I have had the pleasure of working with Vero since I joined Beca over 4 years ago, and her tenacity, drive, passion, and positive outlook has continually impressed me. Vero has built a strong reputation within the business for expertly managing world-class proposals for multi-million dollar building projects. If Vero is managing a proposal you can be confident we have put our best foot forward. Vero’s leadership and guidance of others is a huge asset to the business, and I would seek to have her on my team any day.”
Hitakshi Shridar
Strategy Consultant, New Zealand
“Vero has a unique and amazing talent of connecting with people, and building strong enduring relationships. She is extremely driven, and once she's set out what she's aiming for, she dives straight in and gets on it. She is definitely a self-starter and motivates the people around her. Vero is a strategic thinker, and combines that with her interpersonal relationships to work in collaboration with clients when solving problems for them. She truly believes that the clients success is her success. Vero has a number of skill sets that make her an asset to both the client and Beca. Her expertise in change management, business development, process improvement, and business transformation are just a few of the many talents she possesses. She is invested in people, and has coached many junior members of the team, and mentored them many a times. Vero will most definitely be an invaluable asset to any organisation.”
Rohan Davis
Fmr. Project Director, Airport Domestic Jet Hub, Auckland, New Zealand
“Vero was part of the Domestic Solution Team at Auckland Airport in the months leading up to the chaos that COVID created with air travel and the spin-off effects it had on our extensive infrastructure investment program. She was an invaluable team member that provided systems assurance capability and structure in our Modern Agile approach. She is open and honest and I would recommend her to any organisation that is seeking a person with her skill sets. Good luck in the future Vero and I hope that our paths cross again!.”
Iris Stewart
Government and Strategy, Aurecon, Australia (Fmr. Beca Regional Manager Victoria)
“Veronique's knowledge and capability provides much needed insight in shaping clients businesses and their key deliverables, as well as bringing her extending know how to their high value projects. Whilst working with customers, Vero helps them develop a better understanding of their business and the market they service. She then helps them transform towards their future goals in a structured way that brings true results. Through these insight Vero is able to work with these business to sharpen their greater efforts and business profitability. Vero is a great team member and thought leader and a valued asset to businesses.”
Troy Knox
Fmr. National Operations Manager, Graincorp Oilseed Ltd, Australia
“It was an absolute pleasure to have Vero as part of my Leadership Team for almost 12 months. Vero was employed as a Change Manager on an extensive asset expansion project ($65 million) which also due its work scope required significant up-skilling of the operations team. Vero's diverse and high level skill set, work ethic and ability to adapt to numerous scenarios was exceptional. Vero was an integral part of ensuring the project was a success in every way, including the facilitation of effective project governance, community and employee engagement. Of equal importance to creating our winning culture was Vero's positive disposition and team orientation. Vero was also a key collaborator in assisting me develop the business's strategic objectives and activities for the next 2 to 3 years.”