Katia Pina is an accomplished human capital and leadership consultant. She combines this experience with academic research and teaching on strategy and innovation, providing solutions that have an impact on leaders and organizations. Her leadership strategies, grounded in scientific and industry-led knowledge, have driven successful initiatives for multinational and multicultural organizations.
Professional Focus
Over 15 years’ experience in human capital and leadership consulting
Background leading global, multidisciplinary research projects and teams; development and delivery of programs for MBA and master’s levels in British and Asian academic institutions (e.g. Singapore Institute of Management)
Extensive expertise in people management, leadership development, strategy, and management of innovation processes in knowledge-intensive and purpose-led organizations
Member of the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research and Honorary Research Associate at the University of Manchester’s Alliance Manchester Business School
Fluent in English and Portuguese
Business Expertise
Research & Innovation Manager at management consultancy pur’ple – Purpose by People
Strategy and Innovation Lecturer at Southampton Business School, University of Southampton
European Commission Project Manager, Cre8tv.eu – Creativity for Innovation & Growth in Europe at the University of Manchester’s Alliance Manchester Business School
Senior Consultant, Human Capital at Deloitte; promoted from Consultant and Analyst roles
Sector Expertise
Professional Services
Financial Services
Healthcare
Telecommunications
Education
Education & Certifications
Specialization in Psychotherapy & Coaching from Portuguese Society of Existential Psychotherapy (ongoing)
PhD in Business & Innovation Management from University of Manchester, UK
MSc in Organizational Behaviour from Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada (ISPA)
BSc in Applied Psychology to Organizations and Social Areas from ISPA
Certificates in design thinking, innovation and other subjects from IDEO U
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