‘I work with CEOs navigating change and transformation. A CEO is redefining the next phase of growth as market dynamics, technology and client expectations shift. Through our work together, they challenge assumptions, gain perspective and clarify priorities, leading to stronger decisions around investment, structure and growth. The outcome is renewed confidence, strategic focus and momentum to execute.‘

Angela Hands brings more than 20 years of international business experience to her work with CEOs, founders and leaders. A former Global CEO and Managing Director Asia Pacific, she has led commercial growth, organisational change and teams across multiple markets. She understands the complexity of leadership, balancing strategic decisions, people challenges and growth opportunities, particularly when the path ahead is uncertain.

As Global CEO of Development Beyond Learning, Angela led four consecutive years of growth, increased revenue by 112% and moved the business from a loss to a 13% EBITDA profit, while expanding operations across Australia, Singapore and UK.

Prior to this, Angela established and grew the Australian operation of a London-based energy events and training business, developing new markets and exceeding revenue and profit targets. Her international career has taken her across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe and North America.

Today, Angela is the founder of ExecuStrive, where she works alongside founders and CEOs as they navigate growth, change and the leadership challenges and opportunities that come with leading a business. She is also a Course Facilitator and coach for executives in Stanford Graduate School of Business’s LEAD programme.

Her approach combines commercial experience with curiosity, thoughtful challenge and a commitment to helping leaders gain new perspectives, make stronger decisions and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Global CEO, Development Beyond Learning | August 2019 – October 2023

• Increased revenue by 112% and moved the business from a loss position to a 13% EBITDA profit.
• Led global strategy and commercial performance across multiple regions.
• Delivered four consecutive years of growth while navigating COVID-19 and expanding into new markets.
• Led organisational redesign to support the next stage of business growth.
• Strengthened the company’s market position through industry engagement and thought leadership

Earlier career | Energy sector, London and Australia

• Developed a growth strategy for a global natural gas portfolio and helped establishment of new markets.
• Launched the Australian division of a London-based energy business, exceeding local and global revenue and profit targets.
• Built strategic partnerships across government, private and public sector organisations.