George Sutherland - Principal Consulting

George Sutherland - Principal Consulting

George is a highly experienced People and Culture executive with over 25 years of leadership across diverse industries, including Mining & Resources, Health & Community Services, Financial Services, Manufacturing, FMCG, and Logistics. He is a strategic leader specializing in cultural transformation, workforce planning, and business optimisation, driving both commercial success and organisational effectiveness.

Throughout his career, George has led large-scale transformation projects, partnering with Boards and C-Suite executives to implement operational efficiency improvements, digital HR solutions, and organisational capability strategies. His expertise extends beyond HR, having held leadership roles in governance, risk management, and procurement.

George has worked with leading organisations such as OZ Minerals, Glencore Mining, BHP Minerals, Woolworths Group, and Queensland Health, shaping HR strategies, redesigning operating models, and overseeing major systems integrations, including SAP HANA. He has also held key leadership roles at Rio Tinto, UnitingCare Queensland, and Suncorp, where he successfully led workforce transformation initiatives, cost-saving programs, and employee engagement strategies.

With a strong track record in developing high-performing teams and driving sustainable change, George brings a dynamic approach to leadership, ensuring businesses are equipped with the right talent, processes, and structures to thrive in a competitive landscape.