Experience
Ali O’Sullivan is the head of the education sector within Grant Thornton’s Consulting team, where she partners with education clients to deliver strategic transformation, policy design, and stakeholder engagement. With over a decade of experience in management consultancy, Ali brings deep expertise in programme governance, change management, and operational excellence.
She has worked extensively with national education bodies—including government departments, higher education institutions, and education and training boards—supporting initiatives that enhance organisational capability and align with evolving sector priorities.
Known for her collaborative approach and commitment to impact, Ali supports clients across the full project lifecycle, from strategy and mobilisation through to delivery and evaluation. She is passionate about building inclusive, skills-based models that prepare institutions and learners for the future.
- BSc in Business Information Systems from University College Cork (UCC)
- Certified Project Management Practitioner with the Project Management Institute
- PRINCE2 Practitioner accredited by Axelos
- Lean Green Belt certified by Sure Skills
- Professional Scrum Master accredited by Scrum.org
