Valeria Winkworth

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ABOUT VALERIA WINKWORTH

Valeria is a recognised executive leader and thought leader in human-centred transformations, dedicated to creating equitable opportunities in the workplace. With extensive experience in driving business transformations, Valeria specialises in change leadership and organisational design, with a strong focus on enhancing customer and user experience. She is a sought-after presenter at industry conferences and podcasts, influencing the future of work and transformation strategies.Relevant experienceExecutive Leadership:• Directed major transformation programs, effectively managing diverse teams and engaging with senior clients, including C-suite and Executive Directors.• Led and secured multimillion-dollar global deals, enhancing market presence and revenue for EY and Arcadis.• Mentored over 20 professionals on technology-enabled transformations and Change Management strategies, fostering a culture of excellence.Transformation Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex transformation programs that align organisational strategy with operational execution. Key achievements include:• As Human Experience Design Lead Advisor at a top energy AI-technology organisation, championed human-centred design initiatives that enhanced user experience and operational efficiency.• Led the design and delivery of a Business Change and Readiness strategy for a British multinational electricity and gas utility company, facilitating system changes to activate a new operating model.• Co-created the vision and initial business case for a “Workplace of the Future” strategy at a top-ten pharmaceutical company, serving as the lead client advisor in designing the Operating Model for a Workplace Innovation facility.• Developed the Change Management blueprint and organisational operating model for a major transformation at a leading nuclear fuel reprocessing and decommissioning company.• Designed and implemented Change Management processes for workplace transformation across EMEA and the US at a top-ten pharmaceutical company, engaging key stakeholders at all levels to assess impacts and driving adoption.• Led the implementation of the Benefits Management strategy for the Workplace Design and Change team at a top-ten pharmaceutical company, enabling global standardisation of services.• Guided senior client teams in identifying social, financial, and environmental benefits for the largest infrastructure program in Europe, designing strategies to implement Benefits Management capabilities across the organisation.