Andrea W. Needham
Andrea has been a top people management strategist for more than thirty-five years. She began in London (UK) with the Hay Group and continued in Philadelphia and Southern California (USA), initially with the Hay Group and then with her own business. She has concentrated her efforts and knowledge on organisations undergoing major strategic and organisational change and has worked successfully with client firms in many different industries. Andrea has held the position of Head of Human Resources in organisations in the United States and New Zealand where she has developed strategic leadership and change programmes.
Since returning to New Zealand in 1996, Andrea has worked in people strategy development, leadership development and change management and carried out consulting and facilitation roles with a variety of organisations.
Andrea is knowledgeable, direct and enthusiastic. She believes in a diversity of representatives on governance bodies and senior management teams who have the courage to do what they say they will. She believes that organisations need to focus on developing talented leadership and management individuals who are able to progress the people perspective and ensure long-term sustainability. Where there is strong leadership, destructive management behaviours, such as Workplace Bullying, cannot exist.
Andrea holds membership in the Institute of Directors New Zealand, NZIM, the Auckland and Taranaki Chambers of Commerce and Her Business.
In San Diego, California, USA, in 1992, she received three bravery awards for rescuing a child from a burning car. The awards are: the Spirit of Courage Award - Burn Institute, Citizens Medal- American Legion, and the Bravery - San Diego Fire Fighters.
In addition, Andrea is, and has been, involved with many volunteer organisations; Beaters & Breathers Trust, NZ Ultra Runner Trust, Taranaki Lotteries Grants Committee, National Victim Support, Taranaki Safer Community Council.