About
Angela Davis is the founder and strategy leader at Collective Strategy Ltd, where she works with purpose-led organizations to develop and implement strategies through facilitation and stakeholder engagement. Her client base includes local government bodies, universities, libraries, and nonprofit organizations across New Zealand, with particular experience in the public sector. Davis specializes in strategy development, facilitation, environmental scanning, and team engagement across organizations ranging from single-day strategy sprints to full organizational roadmaps.
Experience
- Collective Strategy LtdFounder & Strategy Leadercurrent2024 β presentDunedin, Otago, New Zealand
- TΕ«hura Otago MuseumBoard Membercurrent2025 β presentDunedin, Otago, New Zealand
- Startup DunedinDeputy Chaircurrent2025 β presentDunedin, Otago, New Zealand
- Dunedin AirportIntern Board Director2024 β 2025Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
- University of OtagoDirector of Strategy, Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence2021 β 2024Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
- University of OtagoSenior Advisor Learner Success Plan2023 β 2024Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
- University of OtagoSenior Strategy and Policy Advisor2019 β 2021Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
- Distill New Zealand LtdDirector and Co-Founder2022 β 2024Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
- APEC Voices of the Future Trust NZ (Virtual Trade Mission NZ)Chair2022 β 2024New Zealand
- The Fragrant HouseDirector and Founder2021 β 2023Otago, New Zealand
- Victoria University of WellingtonDirector of Strategy, Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence2021 β 2023Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
- ContractingIndependent Contractor2017 β 2019Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand
- Ministry for Women, New ZealandSenior Policy Analyst2016Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand
- New Zealand ParliamentPrivate Secretary to Hon Louise Upston for Women and Tertiary Education2015 β 2016Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand
- Ministry for Women, New ZealandNACEW Work Programme Manager2014 β 2015Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand
- Ministry for Women, New ZealandCommunications & Administration for the National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women (NACEW)2012 β 2014Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa TongarewaRetail Services Manager1998 β 2005
Education
- Harvard Business School OnlineCertificate in Disruptive Strategy with Clayton Christensen, Strategy and Innovation2024
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)Post Graduate Diploma, Digital Innovation2019 β 2020
- PRINCE2Foundation, Project Management2018
- Victoria University of WellingtonBachelor of Science (BSc)2010 β 2012
Skills & more
FacilitationStrategy5Leadership3Management15Strategic Planning7Collaborative Problem SolvingLocal GovernmentConsultationData AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentSocial Media
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Remote TeamworkDevelopment of StrategyTeam BuildingReporting & AnalysisProgram EvaluationChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementPublic SectorPublic PolicyStrategic CommunicationsReport WritingGovernmentFrom Angela's professional profile.
Colleagues at Startup Dunedin Distiller
Amie Taua
Chair at Startup Dunedin Distiller
Benoit Auvray
Startup Coach at Startup Dunedin Distiller
Cait Stewart
Community Facilitator at Startup Dunedin Distiller
David Thomson
Trustee at Startup Dunedin Distiller
Grace Esterman
Programme Lead at Startup Dunedin Distiller
Jamie Reidie
Trustee at Startup Dunedin Distiller
Mark Cartwright
Trustee at Startup Dunedin Distiller
McKenzie Chamberlain
Communications Lead at Startup Dunedin Distiller
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Angela Davis work?
- Angela Davis is Deputy Chair at Startup Dunedin Distiller.
Same school
Also attended Harvard Business School Online142
MariaInvestor at InvestinorKelsey BeausoleilBusiness Development Network at Redpoint VenturesOliver MarquesPartner, Capital Formation at March Capital PartnersJohn DemeterInvestor at Khosla VenturesJeff RoseAdvisor at AI CapitalRobAdvisor at TFX Capital
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Also attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)938
Lee FixelFounder of AdditionPat GradyPartner at Sequoia CapitalNeil MehtaCo-founder & Managing Partner at GreenoaksCyriac ParisotInvestor at Index VenturesSofia DolfeInvestor at Index VenturesJonas VetterleInvestor at Moonfire Ventures
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Also attended Victoria University of Wellington52
Helen SounessVenture Partner at RampersandDerek HandleyFounder, Insight Partner at Aera VCIsabel VerheggenGlobal Head of Marketing, CV Labs at CV LabsRachel HindPrivate Client Adviser at Aura GroupRyanInvestor at Matchstick VenturesMoritz ReckPrincipal at Engelhardt Kaupp Kiefer & Co. Management GmbH
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Shared employers
Also worked at University of Otago6
Also worked at Victoria University of Wellington9
Ryan CoulterInvestment Associate at FederationBridgette AbernethyAnalyst at Icehouse VenturesSteve O'ConnorDeputy Chair at NZ Growth Capital PartnersEmil SchroderInvestment Manager at NZ Growth Capital PartnersNina Le LievreCEO at Enterprise AngelsAlex PerryInvestment Manager at Pencarrow Private Equity
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