PRESS RELEASE: Organisational excellence starts with Culture - Industry-leading boutique consultancy The Bridge International appoints Maria Stavrinides as Culture, Leadership and Capability Practice Lead.

SYDNEY: 15th August 2024 

The Bridge International announces Maria Stavrinides as Practice Lead - Culture, Leadership and Capability, as the non-traditional consultancy experiences exponential growth.  

Today in Sydney, industry-leading boutique consultancy, The Bridge International announced the appointment of industry veteran Maria Stavrinides to Lead their Culture, Leadership & Capability Practice.  

For close to 3 decades Stavrinides has worked with iconic brands supporting leaders and executive teams to deliver culture development strategies and solutions including strategic cultural development initiatives, executive team development, leadership excellence, c-suite alignment, high performing teams, planning, coaching and facilitation, culture change initiatives, and bringing about behavioural change that translates into transformational performance outcomes across a diverse range of industries including finance, health, transport, sport, media and community. 

As Practice Lead, Maria leads a team of strong, experienced practitioners to deliver the practice's services related to cultural transformation, organisational design and alignment, leadership development, and high performing teams. The services and approach are designed to maximise performance and optimise potential at the individual, team, and business levels supporting the delivery of strategic outcomes for shareholders, customers, employees, and the community.    

The Bridge's Triple Play Philosophy, Culture, Customer, and Commercials starts with culture because they know that culture isn't just a "nice to have" option, it is the backbone of strategy, a driver of results, and the commitment to doing the right thing.  

 Stuart Blake, Co-Founder and MD of The Bridge International said:  

"I am delighted to announce an individual of Maria's calibre as a Practice Lead, to spearhead our Culture, Leadership & Capability practice. Maria has worked across a wide and diverse range of industries helping achieve performance gains through an integrated approach to strategy, culture, leadership development and capability uplift. She brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to every project and client and along with her stellar team will undoubtedly instigate positive change and progress to businesses across Australia."

Maria Stavrinides, Culture, Leadership & Capability Practice Lead said:  

"It is my belief and experience that organisational culture is truly what makes or breaks a business. A positive, adaptive, and supportive culture helps organisations better navigate the complexities of today's business environment and gain competitive advantage. 

I am delighted to be appointed as Lead of The Bridge's CLC Practice and partner with organisations to clarify, align to, and embed their purpose, vision, values, and desired behaviours into the fabric of their existing culture.  

I have always found by anchoring people to a shared sense of purpose where they are both clear on the importance of their role and inspired to be the best they can be, we foster the growth of a cohesive environment where individuals can thrive, collaborate, and innovate. It's the ultimate goal and environment for any successful organisation." 

ENDS. 

The Bridge International is a non-traditional management consulting team operating in Australia, New Zealand, UK and North America. The team pride themselves on being practitioners; successful executives and subject matter experts who have worked in business rather than as career consultants. 

For more on The Bridge International please visit: www.thebridgeinternational.com.au  

For further information please contact Mitisha Paleja, The Bridge International - mitisha.paleja@thebridgeinternational.com.au or +61 483 829 707.