Wren is a boutique strategy consulting firm with a passion for understanding the bigger picture, building trusted relationships and delivering exceptional work, every time.
Founded on the principles of excellence, insight and partnership, our team brings decades of global experience across the corporate, not-for-profit, professional services and government sectors. Our services are customisable and modular, spanning the broad areas of strategy, governance, risk and organisational design.
noun. 'ren
a feisty, intelligent, little bird
We believe small can be mighty. With three decades of experience helping organisations and their Boards and senior leadership teams navigate thorny challenges, we're tenacious. We're also passionate about doing exceptional work.
Like the wren, we're resourceful, perceptive and meticulous. And we never compromise on quality. It's been key to our success, and we plan to keep it that way.
We're analytical, but creative at heart. You can rely on us to offer bright ideas and a fresh approach to every engagement.
Danielle is the Founder and Managing Director of Wren.
Danielle has 30 years’ international experience in strategy, governance and risk. She is experienced in executive and Board-level facilitation, developing and implementing strategic plans, conducting strategy, risk and governance reviews and advising on aspects of organisational design and transformation.
She is a trusted consultant to Boards, executive leaders and top teams across many sectors. She is particularly interested in how culture and team dynamics influence the strategic direction of an organisation, and impact operational success, effective governance and risk management.
During an extensive prior career as a corporate finance lawyer in Australia and the United States, Danielle led major transactions both in private practice and in-house. She led strategy and risk teams in financial services before establishing a risk advisory and consulting practice at a global firm. More recently, as head of strategic advisory at a leading Australian boutique consulting practice, Danielle led multiple global strategy and governance reviews for prominent international organisations.
Danielle is acknowledged for her engaging and direct style and strategic and analytical approach. She is a versatile and determined problem-solver, is proudly pragmatic and always strives to exceed client expectations.