Complex Problems. Clear Thinking. Confident Decisions.

Strategic advisory for universities and mission-driven organisations where governance, strategy, culture, systems, and resources collide

Higher-ed and social impact consultant

Kriston Rennie, PhD, LMS, FRHistS

Strategic Advisor in Higher Education & Social Impact | Founder & Senior Consultant

Former senior university leader | 20+ years in higher education | Board & governance experience

  • I work with senior leaders, leadership teams, and boards navigating high-stakes decisions in complex institutional environments — especially when competing priorities, hidden tensions, ambiguity, pressure, and uncertainty make it difficult to move forward.

  • I help leadership groups work through complexity in a structured way — surfacing what’s often unspoken, clarifying what matters most, and enabling decisions that can actually move forward.

    The focus is not just on insight, but on alignment and action.

  • My approach is grounded in trust, structure, and careful attention to context.

    I create space for leaders to slow down just enough to think clearly — without losing momentum — so decisions are more coherent, aligned, and sustainable.