Katia Pina

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