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Chief Executive Officer @Skills Group
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Executive Officer @Skills Group
Auckland, NZ
Responsible for the transformation of Skills Consulting Group as an Industry Training Organisation (ITO), a standard setting body and arranger of tertiary training, into a Private Training Establishment (PTE), delivering tertiary training across multiple industries, and operating in a highly competitive market.The transformation began in October 2022 and is ongoing as we have restructured the entire organisation, built a new Executive Leadership Team, significantly grown the business (both organically and through acquisition), undertaken the acquisition and redevelopment of six major buildings/sites, and re-branded the entire organisation, including all the business sub-brands. Several strategic projects are underway to continue to grow Skills’ footprint in New Zealand and offshore.Today, Skills is a $160m turnover business, with approximately 600 staff. It operates in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and the United States. Skills trains approximately learners per year, across several Industry sectors. It has 27 sites located throughout New Zealand. We offer training for learners from school leavers through to CEOs, as part of our corporate training business.Skills derives close to a third of its revenue from Government funding, therefore managing government contracts and obligations is a key part of the role. In addition, Skills is a charity, a key part of the role is to generate profit to support Skills’ Foundation, which is the vehicle for distributing charitable grants back into Industry and the betterment of the tertiary education sector.
EDUCATION
University of Otago
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Studies
Institute of Directors in New Zealand
Company Directors Course
University of Otago
Otago University, Politics, history
University of Otago
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Politics, History
SKILLS
ABOUT ROSANNE GRAHAM
As CEO of Skills Group, I’m focussed on helping people, businesses, and communities thrive through the power of education and capability development.Our mission is to deliver innovative, world-class education and consulting solutions that lift performance, build resilience, and create lasting impact here in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the globe.I lead a dynamic team dedicated to partnering with industry, government, and organisations to:• Develop future-ready workforces • Build great leaders• Deliver vocational education that transforms lives and careers• Raise productivity through consulting services focused on performance, agility, and growthMy background spans business ownership and executive leadership, with deep experience in the challenges leaders face during change, growth, and transformation. I began my career in the telecommunications sector with a focus on strategy and regulation, before transitioning into consulting. During that time, I advised major New Zealand organisations on mergers and acquisitions, brand strategy, go-to-market execution, and structural change.Over the past couple of decades, I’ve found my true purpose in education. I’ve had the privilege of:• Turning around underperforming organisations• Launching and growing successful tertiary education entities• Creating programmes that attract both domestic and international learners• Driving innovation in programme design and deliveryAt Skills, we know education changes lives. It lifts people, strengthens businesses, and shapes healthier, more productive communities. That belief continues to drive my leadership and vision every day.If you’re looking for a partner to build capability, enhance performance, or deliver meaningful education solutions, let’s connect.
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