Aaron Johnstone

Aaron’s calm and focused demeanor, combined with his collaborative approach, allows him to quickly grasp the complex issues his clients are facing and resolve them.

Having worked across a range of industries from banking, insurance, professional services, health care and higher education, in both private and public sector, Aaron has over 15 years’ experience working closely with clients and leading teams to deliver results. 

With a focus on delivering large scale organisational change, transformation and people focused initiatives, Aaron seeks to understand the root causes of issues – then works with clients to develop and implement operating model solutions. 

Aaron has worked with large healthcare providers and higher education institutions on an ambitious turnarounds. Redesigning and implementing structural changes and governance mechanisms to support a cultural shift. 

Aaron’s ability to remain level headed and quickly build rapport enables him to guide his clients through the most challenging and complex circumstances.

Experience

• Cultural diagnostic and nationwide restructure to support a transformation program with an ASX listed company
• Strategic review of a Government Business Enterprise corporate plan, with a focus on governance frameworks, workforce strategies and corporate culture
• Transformation of a large health network – included assessment of operational and cultural issues, designing and implementing operating model changes, embedding new leadership, performance and governance frameworks.

Memberships

• Australian Human Resources Institute (MAHRI)
• Turnaround Management Association.