Lana Johnston Email Address

Executive Manager

Suncorp Group is a financial services company which specializes in General Insurance, Banking, and Life Insurance.

I am a HR Professional, Board member and Executive with experience in cross industry roles across Australia & New Zealand. Current work has been centred around Talent, Culture and Strategic Workforce Planning, as well as a focus on building capability in the way people connect. I have led large geographically disbursed teams operating in a variety of ways, as well as small specialist teams. As founder and CEO of Taking It Forward Pty Ltd, I partner with mid to large sized organisations on HR advisory work and transformation, with experience in start-ups and sizeable mergers and demergers. ‘Taking it forward’ is a way of life for me and I am committed to being of service so both individuals and companies can transform for simplicity, commercial outcomes and positive impact. Brands I have worked for or partnered with include: NAB, Suncorp, UQ Campus Kindergarten, Queensland Youth Orchestra, Accenture, Angle Auto Finance, The People Game, Tabcorp/ The Lottery Corporation, NIISQ (government), MAIC, Youngcare, Batchfire (Coal Mine), Energy Queensland. Personally, I am deeply passionate about the caregiving journey and experience after navigating the loss of my father in December 2018. I enjoy singing and music, supporting others, connecting people, and spending time with my family. You can contact me on 0412 813 289 and take it forward by subscribing to my newsletter here www.takingitforward.com. Key Skills: C Suite Communications | Change Management | Strategic Planning | Leadership | Talent | Diversity & Inclusion | Employee Engagement | Culture | Transformation | Strategic HR Advisory | Executive Coaching | Employee Value Proposition | Caregiving.