What Our Clients Say.
Transforming Challenges into Success.
At Whiteark, we believe in the principle of “trust, but verify.” That’s why we let the results speak for themselves through the words of our clients. Below, you’ll find real testimonials that clearly highlight the impact Whiteark has delivered—from driving strategic transformations to navigating complex integrations with precision and care. These stories are a testament to the measurable value and trust we build with every engagement.
Key Themes from Our Testimonials:
Strategic Leadership: Expertise in managing complex acquisitions, integration programs, and change management ensures seamless transitions and impactful outcomes.
Operational Excellence: Structured programs align teams, streamline processes, and deliver on goals efficiently.
Collaborative Approach: Building trust and relationships across all levels fosters an environment for success in high-pressure projects.
Client Testimonials
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"Jo – words cannot express our appreciation for the work done here. Your expertise (on many levels), support in helping us identify what needed to be fixed and being there alongside us as the team fixed things, your incredible attention to detail and determination to validate, test, validate (on repeat) has all been incredible. But wait, there is more – to back it up with this quality of supporting documentation and the planned rollout and education for the VSA and QVS teams. Many in the team have done a lot of heavy lifting here however, your leadership and guidance has been the key to getting us to this point. And it is a milestone to celebrate! "
Kris Martin | CEO Sterling Group | Pemba Portfolio Company
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"Dear Jo It only seems like yesterday that the journey with you started and it has been a whirlwind of both activity, outcomes and learning since then. You have been a beacon of positivity and knowledge for both our organisation and me personally. I cannot express highly enough the gratitude I have for your work you have done, and just as importantly the incredible engagement in a difficult process that you imparted on us all. On behalf of ACE , ECI and WLS I want to say “THANK YOU”. It has been a pleasure working with you. You have delivered well past expectations and your imprint on our businesses will be felt for ever. This is not good bye. I have spoken with you about how we engage in the future so that we do not slip in our goal to be the best business we can be. So for now “SEE YOU SOON” Thank you and deepest gratitude. We are an infinitely better business today because of you."
Paul Devine | CEO | ACE and ECI | Five V investment
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"Working with Jo Hands on our recent Finance Diagnostic was an outstanding experience. Her deep expertise, structured approach, and ability to quickly identify key opportunities for improvement were invaluable. She not only delivered a thorough analysis but also provided clear, actionable recommendations with the potential for driving measurable impact. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and collaborative style made the entire process seamless and highly effective. I would strongly recommend Jo to any organisation seeking to strengthen its financial performance and strategic decision-making."
Sherwin Rayan, CFO, Custom Fluid Power | Five V Investment
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"We engaged with Jo and the Whiteark team to enhance performance reporting and business intelligence capability across our group. The experience was fantastic to say the least. Jo’s ability to understand our business, to unpack complex problems, to formulate solutions and to deliver a professional, well-rounded product in a short space of time was evident. We couldn’t have asked for more. Jo is persistent, proactive, driven, and a great communicator at all levels. I would happily recommend Jo and hope to work with her again!"
Justin Evans | CFO Sterling Group | Pemba Portfolio Company
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“Jo was instrumental in building the foundation for the Oolio Group Integration. Jo’s experience of delivering successful integrations meant that we were prepared with a template plan and materials that we could tailor to our specific needs and were able to navigate around those issues that others typically get caught out by. Jo’s involvement in the early workshops helped in getting senior leadership aligned to the goals and objectives of the Integration. The initial structure workshops facilitated by Jo formed the leadership structure we have in place post-acquisition and are continuing to use in the new financial year.”
Matt Durston | Group Chief of Staff | Oolio
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“Jo from Whiteark was recently engaged to support us on our first acquisition since we commenced our partnership with Pemba Capital. We recognised the need to bring in true expertise in the area of business integration and strategic organisational design. Jo’s professionalism and tenacity played a key role in the realisation of a well-integrated acquisition for our business. We highly recommend the services and insights Jo and the Whiteark team bring.”
Richard Martin | Director | ConnellGriffin (CG)
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“Jo was instrumental in setting up our program of work for our acquisition and first 100 days. Before we had even completed, Jo had the plan and engaged with key stakeholders to understand the business and what was required. Jo has an innate ability to take in information and manage multiple streams at once. Her background in finance, transformation, operations, and M&A means she can be across all functions of the business to support the leadership team to deliver – more importantly, she builds relationships with all levels of the business. I would highly recommend Jo for complex acquisitions and programs of work.”
Chris Twible | CFO | SuperConcepts
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“Jo, a key member of our private equity partner, Pemba's Accelerate team, joined us for a vital 100-day period. Her role, though always intended to be temporary, has been nothing short of transformative. Over these past 100 days, Jo has been instrumental in our achievements, keeping us focused, motivated, and steering us toward a remarkable turnaround story. Her expertise in managing several projects and building strong relationships, both internally and externally, has been invaluable.”
Brad Ackermann | COO | SuperConcepts
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“The Pemba Accelerate support program was critical to the SuperConcepts business over the first 100 days post-acquisition. It combined a strategic executive-level project plan right down to clear and concise communication to general staff, so everyone was on the same page with where we were heading. It is vital that during these early days everyone is rowing in the same direction, and we achieved this with great success.”
Jim Robinson | CIO | SuperConcepts
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“Our 100-day plan has been a rewarding learning experience for me and my teams. While I thought I knew what we were embarking on at the start of our program, I quickly realized that it was going to be different. Key differences included the pace at which we moved as a team and how we used software to ensure accountabilities across project streams were clear. Coupled with regular stand-ups and other project cadences, this provided me the opportunity to focus on delivery, how we solve problems, and support our teams in doing the same.”
Daniel Ristoski | Executive Manager, Training, Projects & Change | SuperConcepts
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“Jo supported us on a complex platform merger. Jo can move at speed and also move with care. She does this by listening to everyone's input and working with the executives in a methodical manner. Change is difficult, and Jo manages to balance the disruption of change with the future needs of the organization.”
Seth Thuraisingham | Non-Executive Director | Aurizn
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“Jo was engaged to support complex and timely internal and external stakeholder communications, media planning, logistics, and integration support spanning three parties for a recent company acquisition. Jo delivered outstanding project management, communication, 360° focus, and strong abilities to represent all parties involved that resulted in the acquisition and subsequent transition being completed in such a timely manner. Thank you for your outstanding work and assistance.”
James Hayward | Director | IN4 Advisory
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“Jo Hands is invaluable support to a Board or C-suite Management team as they navigate challenges focused on delivering growth, sustainable high-quality earnings with disciplined Capital Management planning. Her ability to quickly step in, earn the trust and confidence of Management, and deliver a path forward sets her apart. An absolute pleasure to work with.”
Christine Holman | Non-Executive Director | Indara | AustralianSuper Investment
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“Jo played a pivotal role in the establishment of Indara, covering transaction support, integration advisory, and business planning. Her ability to engage with a range of stakeholders, including management, board, and shareholders, combined with her diligence, broad subject matter expertise, and unrelenting commitment to the task, enabled the business to close out these critical activities. Jo has a proven ability to bring together strategy with an action orientation to get things done.”
Cameron Evans | CEO | Indara Digital Infrastructure
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“Jo’s ability to partner with impact across diverse Executive leadership groups is outstanding. Balancing care, sharp insight, listening, thought partnership, and driving empowering solutions for leaders through complex change.”
Cass Trumble | Chief People Officer | Aurizn
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“Jo provided outstanding support in integrating two businesses. Her proactive approach and ability to anticipate challenges made a significant difference. Thanks to Jo's expertise and support, the integration was successful. Her contributions have made a lasting impact, and I am grateful for her partnership.”
Ganen Ganeswaran | Executive Director & Founder | Aurizn
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“Having access to Jo Hands has been a critical aspect in the success of our 100-day plan. When you land in the business, it is inevitable you get busy in the day to day. Jo gave us ‘aircover’ to keep on track and implement with high conviction.”
Matthew Rowe | CEO | SuperConcepts
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“Working with Jo was a genuine pleasure. She signed on for a big, complex project with lots of nuance and made it not only manageable but genuinely enjoyable, while helping us develop a more commercial lens on the work we were doing.”
Dr Rosemary Price | VSA | Sterling Group | Pemba Portfolio Company
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"Jo has been an absolute joy to work with. She is organised, proactive and down to earth. We could not have completed our project without her knowledge and expertise! Would highly recommend Jo to anyone. Thanks for all your help and hopefully work with you again in the future!"
Hannah Wyatt, Hospital Operations Manager | QVS | Sterling Group
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"It was an absolute pleasure working with Jo from Whiteark! Jo was very professional, communicative, and consistently reliable throughout the entire process. Jo’s positive attitude and dedication made the integration set up process as smooth as possible, I would happily work with Jo again in the future!”
Joe Hare | Business Improvement | ACE and ECI | FIve V Investment
What Makes Whiteark Different?
Tailored Expert Teams.
Led by Jo Hands, Whiteark assembles a customised team of specialists for every project.
Results-Driven Focus.
Our mission is to deliver measureable outcomes, that create sustainable growth and meaningful impact.
Data-Driven Insights.
Inspired by Edward de Bono’s “White Hat” thinking, we rely on objective evidence-based analysis to shape actionable recommendations.
Hands-On Collaboration.
We don’t just offer advice—we work side-by-side with your team, embedding ourselves within your organisation to ensure strategies are effectively implemented and deliver real results.
Direct Engagement.
Jo Hands personally leads every engagement, ensuring clarity, focus, and seamless collaboration with the Whiteark team.
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