Kathryn Geels

Senior Executive and Embedded Consultant in Brisbane, Australia

I help organisations build lasting resilience through transformation and capability development.

With over 20 years of experience, I’m known for designing and leading complex programs and initiatives that strengthen performance, scale impact, and align leaders, partners, and stakeholders around shared outcomes.

I work at the intersection of strategy and execution—turning ambition into practical, sustainable change with results that endure well beyond implementation.

Today, I partner with purpose-driven organisations across the non-profit, government, and innovation sectors to strengthen organisational excellence and long-term community impact.

I add value through four key areas:

1: Strategic program design & delivery

2: Business improvement initiatives

3: Operations and leadership

4: Stakeholder engagement and strategic partnerships.

My vision is that all purpose-driven organisations - and the causes and communities they serve, inform, and give a voice to - can thrive and continue to make positive contributions to society.

Education
- Queensland University of Technology

Testimonials

Thank you for your support, KG 🙏 I learned so much through your generous mentoring, and will always be grateful for the trust you gave me to make decisions and grow, even when I was just starting out with project management :) (the fun times!)

Former team member, Europen Journalism Centre

What a journey, Kathryn. Our chance meeting in London ended up being so important for the EJC. You transformed the organisation's grant-making and processes.

Former Director, European Journalism Centre

The initial feedback [from program participants] is stunning and, as you said, heart-warming indeed. I'm glad that we had the opportunity to work with you and your team to help so many journalists and news organizations in these unprecedented times.

Head of Global Partnerships, Meta

It has been a privilege to have you as my lead/director and this is how I will always see you, the best person to get advice from and consult with.

Programme Lead, European Journalism Centre

The work has been incredibly helpful and useful to digest. We are using it to inform our operational planning and strategic work.

CEO, Impress

I have so much respect for your grit and determination...You are one switched on lady! | You really do an amazing job and are always so approachable, supportive and helpful. Thank you for being such a great Lead, making every new process so understandable, taking the stress out of learning and doing. I really appreciate everything you do. Thank you.

Former team members, Coles group