Nicole Wakefield — CEO
PwC’s Global Clients, Industries and Markets Leader and a Financial Services Partner, is renowned for her relentless focus on client success. With over two decades of experience across Asia, the US, Europe, and Australia, Nicki has consistently delivered transformative outcomes for her clients in industries such as Financial Services, Telecommunications, Mining, Public Sector, and Consumer Goods. Nicki's global experience allows her to navigate complex, multicultural business environments with ease, while her leadership is grounded in integrity, self-awareness, and a deep respect for diverse perspectives. Nicki is admired for her courage in addressing complex business challenges, her compassionate leadership, and her ability to foster trust. She leads with resilience, guiding teams through periods of uncertainty and change with steady resolve. Her pragmatic and hands-on leadership style has made her a trusted advisor to C-suite executives across multiple continents. Her expertise lies in driving digital transformation by aligning organizational and people strategies with business objectives. She specializes in organizational design, leadership, culture, and HR—areas crucial to successful digital and business transformations. Recognized as one of the leading strategic thinkers in organizational change, Nicki excels at turning high-level business strategy into actionable, people-focused solutions on a global scale.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in Financial Services and Management Consulting.
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Experience: 28 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Business Transformation
- Organizational Design
Career Highlights
- Over 30 years of consulting experience across multiple continents.
- Expert in driving digital transformation and organizational change.
- Trusted advisor to C-suite executives in diverse industries.
Work Experience
PwC
Global Clients & Industries Leader (1 yr 9 mos)
Global Advisory Clients and Markets leader | Global Financial Services | Client Relationship Lead (2 yrs)
Global Advisory Financial Services Leader | Client Relationship Lead | Digital (2 yrs)
South East Asia Management Consulting Leader (3 yrs 3 mos)
Deloitte
Partner- SEA Human Capital Leader and APAC Strategic Change Consulting Leader (2 yrs 11 mos)
Partner- Australian Human Capital Consulting Leader (7 yrs 1 mo)
USA Human Capital Consulting Director (4 yrs 3 mos)
Macquarie Group
Office of the CFO- Special Projects (2 yrs 10 mos)
PwC
Senior Consultant (2 yrs)
Education
BA at UNSW
MBA at University of Wollongong
Introduction to Psychology at Yale University
Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health at University of Sydney
Executive Education at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management