Sharon McLean

Dynamic Consulting Partner, specializing in public sector transformation at both the provincial and pan-Canadian levels. Expert in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, with demonstrated success in driving change management strategies that foster collaboration and consensus. Proven facilitation skills and project leadership that have consistently delivered real results in complex environments.

• French Wine Programs Director for the Wine Scholar Guild, designing and delivering professional certifications for the wine curious to advanced level students
• Co-founder of Cru Consultancy, a wine education company offering courses across BC and Ontario

• Sr. Consultant, DMR Group, BC, 01/01/91 - 12/31/97
• Sr. Consultant, BDO Consulting, UK, 01/01/89 - 12/31/91
• Project Manager, Lloyd’s of London, UK, 01/01/87 - 12/31/89
• Analyst, Lloyds Bowmaker, UK, 01/01/84 - 12/31/87

• Change Management for HR/Payroll Transformation (BC Public Service Agency): Leading outreach and transition planning for 50+ agencies, boards and commissions through the government's modernization of HR systems.
• Digital Identity & Trust Leadership (BC OCIO & Pan-Canadian): Drafted BC’s Digital Identity and Trust Strategy; led pan-Canadian governance work; supported Ministerial briefings.
• Pan-Canadian Strategy Execution (Institute for Citizen Centred Services): Supported the acceleration of pan-Canadian adoption of digital trust solution through cross-jurisdictional workshops, policy development, national symposia, and inter-jurisdictional collaborations.
• COVID Response (BC Government): Facilitated cross-team communications workshops, and developed communications and rollout materials for citizen contact centre support.
• Sector Strategy & Policy (BC Ministries): Collaborated and supported modernization initiatives, leadership development and long-range service planning across ministries.