Larna Findlay

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ABOUT LARNA FINDLAY

I believe corporate success is inseparable from social responsibility, and that businesses have the power (and responsibility) to uplift people, strengthen communities, and create lasting change.I’m proudly self-employed, bringing over two decades of experience in strategic leadership, governance, brand building, and social impact to my consultancy, Savvy Consultants. At the heart of everything I do is people, because meaningful change starts with authentic connection.Throughout my career, I’ve shaped strategies that enhance visibility, build trust, and drive purpose-led outcomes. From leading corporate social responsibility at Bank of New Zealand, where I launched Scam Savvy and established the BNZ Foundation, to stewarding iconic brands like Coca-Cola, I’ve consistently turned vision into action and challenges into opportunities.Digital trust and safety is my passion and my work spans governance readiness, board-level leadership, cybersecurity, scams, resilience, and inclusion. I help organisations navigate complexity, simplify risk, and build stakeholder confidence in an increasingly digital world, always with an eye on equity, accessibility, and long-term impact.Through Savvy Consultants, I support boards, executives, and teams to align purpose with performance, translating bold ideas into tangible outcomes. Whether it’s uplifting communities, strengthening reputation, or simplifying the complex, I thrive on making things happen, collaboratively, pragmatically, and with heart.My superpower? Finding the gold in any situation and using optimism as a force multiplier. I’m a connector and collaborator, shaping strategic initiatives that foster meaningful partnerships, accelerate progress for Aotearoa, and drive enduring change.I’m always open to meaningful work that uplifts people and drives purpose-led impact. If that\'s you and your organisation, let’s connect.Ehara tāku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.(My strength is not mine alone, but the strength of many.)Core Skills: Governance readiness & board-level leadership Cybersecurity strategy & digital trust Relationship management & stakeholder engagement Corporate Social Responsibility & social impact strategy Trust & reputation management Strategic communications (internal & external) Marketing strategy & execution Collaborative, inclusive leadership Pragmatic problem-solving & common sense Purpose-driven execution — I make things happen