To drive a digital economy, governments need to lead the way in their own digital transformation beyond their role as a regulator or developer of policy.

Permenthri Pillay

EY Global Government and Infrastructure Digital Leader; EY Digital Government Leader, Oceania

Business transformation. Digital transformation. Working on programs of national significance, collaborative partnerships and delivery.

Permenthri is a government transformation leader with experience in programs of national significance from working in the public participation program in writing of South Africa’s democratic constitution through to digital transformation in government in Australia.

She is a leader focused on building long-term relationships with clients and developing the next generation of talented leaders, and is passionate about equality, justice, and diversity and inclusion in our society. 

Permenthri combines her business skills through her Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Kwazulu-Natal in South Africa and her deep industry experience in consulting to government over a 20-year period in South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, with a passion for making a difference. She has also been a judge on the Institute of Public Administration Australia panel for the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Sector.

How Permenthri is building a better working world

“I am excited by innovation and how digital technology can make our world better and promote equity and social justice. I am focused on helping clients solve their most challenging problems and explore opportunities in partnership with a collaborative approach focused on people, technology and innovation. I like to roll up my sleeves and help get things done. Implementation is as important to me as the building of strategy and direction.”

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