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Damian O’Connell leads the New Zealand Risk Consulting practice and has more than 17 years’ experience with EY. He works with clients and their boards on delivery, independent quality assurance and compliance requirements.
His experience spans transformation, programme and project delivery, internal audit, broader compliance matters and risk management. His areas of focus include transformation delivery, programme delivery and quality assurance, project management, process assessment, risk management and internal audit.
How Damian is shaping the future with confidence
I am focused on helping organisations strengthen how they deliver complex programmes and manage risk in an environment of increasing scrutiny and change. Through my work with boards, executives and delivery teams, I provide independent challenge, practical insights and oversight that support better decision-making and stronger programme outcomes.
By helping organisations improve governance, manage risk effectively and build confidence in the delivery of strategic initiatives, I support leaders as they navigate complexity and respond to evolving stakeholder expectations. My goal is to help organisations make informed decisions, improve delivery confidence and achieve sustainable outcomes that create long-term value.