Amanda McIntyre takes the reins as CEO of management consultancy OCM
Australian management consultancy OCM has appointed Amanda McIntyre as its new chief executive, with Pamela Robertson-Gregg moving into the chair role after leading the firm for the past seven years.
McIntyre joined OCM (O’Connor Marsden & Associates) as Canberra managing partner early last year from Ernst & Young, with an earlier background at PwC and in the Australian public sector, and will now lead the consulting firm nationally.
She takes over from Robertson-Gregg, a former Deloitte partner who crossed to OCM shortly after its inception in 2009, initially as assurance leader before then taking over as national managing partner in 2019 and overseeing a significant period of growth.
“A new CEO. A new chair. The same unwavering commitment to helping government and organisations navigate complexity with confidence; bringing integrity, insight and practical advice to the decisions that matter most,” the firm stated. “We are proud to mark an important leadership transition that builds on our strong foundations and positions us for continued growth.”
Amanda McIntyre
McIntyre brings almost three decades worth of varied professional experience to her new role. Prior to her eighteen months as Oceania finance solutions leader at Ernst & Young, McIntyre spent six years as a partner at PwC, including as national defence sector lead, with an earlier decade in consulting spent between PwC and Oakton following a commerce and law double at ANU.
In between, she served for a further decade in the Australian public sector, including as an assistant secretary in the climate change & energy efficiency department and more recently within the Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet, where she was chief financial officer for four years overseeing a $600 million departmental budget and later head of the Office for Women.
“With experience spanning government, professional services and commercial leadership, Amanda brings a strong understanding of the environments our clients operate in and will lead OCM into its next phase with a focus on growth, agility and continuing to back our people,” the firm said. “Together, this transition reflects both continuity and momentum as OCM continues to evolve.”
In turn, McIntyre said she was excited to bring her past experience into guiding OCM’s future, while acknowledging Robertson-Gregg’s leadership, vision, and the significant contribution she has made to the firm’s success; “I am grateful for the opportunity to build on that foundation, alongside our current leadership team, as we continue to strengthen and grow the business nationally.”
Pamela Robertson-Gregg
Meanwhile, Robertson-Gregg will continue at OCM as both a strategic advisor and chair of the board alongside founders Rory O’Connor and Andrew Marsden with a focus on driving growth. She was recognised as having already grown the firm’s partnership from four to fifteen during her tenure, as well as overseeing the integration of two acquisitions and expansion to New Zealand.
“It has been a privilege to lead the firm,” Robertson-Gregg said. “Amanda has been instrumental in shaping and executing our Canberra strategy and has worked closely with me over the past twelve months. She is exceptionally well placed to lead OCM into its next phase, and I have every confidence she will continue to grow our business and help the firm realise its ambitions.”
