Kirsty Simmonds B Consultant BAHons FAMI GAICD

Commander
DISC Type : D

ESG Practice Principal and Practice Co-Founder, B Lab trained B Consultant, Certified B Corp, at The Growth Activists

Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Overview

Kirsty is an accomplished ESG Practice Principal at The Growth Activists with over 25 years of experience in corporate strategy and sustainable business practices. She is an accredited B Consultant with education in ESG from the University of Oxford. Colleagues describe her as authentic, passionate, and held in high esteem.

Outside of work, Kirsty is deeply committed to social causes, particularly supporting women in need through her volunteer work, for which she has received a NSW Premiers award. She is inspired by figures like Dame Jane Goodall who demonstrate how one person can create significant positive change.

Unique fact: Kirsty was a delegate on the first Australian all-women trade mission to China.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Impact-Driven

Risk-Taker

They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.  More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

ESG Integration
Her entire career is focused on guiding large organizations to embed sustainable and responsible practices into their core strategy and operations.
B Corp Certification
As a trained B Consultant, she actively helps businesses achieve the globally respected Certified B Corp standing, reflecting a commitment to social and environmental performance.
Women's Empowerment
She judged the "Accelerating Women" category for the Telstra Business Awards and has been recognized for her volunteer work supporting women.

Media Appearances

Kirsty has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2019
ESG Practice Principal and Practice Co-Founder, B Lab trained B Consultant, Certified B Corp, at The Growth Activists
10-2018
Strategy Consultant at Mayvin Global
4-2017 - 1-2023
Responsible Business Strategist and Adviser | B Consultant at Kirsty Simmonds Consulting
11-2018 - 11-2018
First Australian all-women trade mission to China. Delegate. at China Australia Trade and Investment Council - 中澳贸易投资商会
6-2013 - 4-2017
Head of Department, Product Marketing and Communications at AMP

Education

3-2025 - 4-2025
Ethics of AI from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
1-2024 - 3-2024
ESG and Sustainable Financial Strategy from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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Insights For Selling To Kirsty

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kirsty is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kirsty

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kirsty move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Kirsty take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Kirsty

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