Sharon Cusens - C-Suite executive, programme lead and strategic advisor

Q: Where is Sharon based?

Sharon is based in Santa Venera, Malta .

Q: What languages does Sharon speak?

Sharon speaks the following languages: Maltese (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sharon have?

Sharon has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Sharon has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 5 months . Note that Sharon may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sharon's latest experience?

Sharon's most recent position is Change Management Consultant at RSM .

Q: What companies has Sharon worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sharon has worked for RSM , Malta Institute of Taxation , and Spring Productions / Academy for Inner Excellence .

Q: Which industries is Sharon most experienced in?

Sharon is most experienced in industries like Healthcare , Education , and Media and Entertainment . Sharon also has some experience in Tourism , Government and Administration , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Sharon most experienced in?

Sharon is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Human Resources , and Marketing . Sharon also has some experience in Product Development , Operations , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Sharon worked in recently?

Sharon has recently worked in industries like Education , Media and Entertainment , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Sharon worked in recently?

Sharon has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Product Development , and Quality Assurance .

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Santa Venera, Malta

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Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 5 months

Żebbuġ, Malta

Change Management Consultant

RSM

Led people-change workstream across multi-project public-sector transformation supporting Director Generals, Directors and senior cohorts (c.80).
Designed and operationalised a new Strategy & Innovation Department comprising Learning Academy, PMO, Change Management, Communications and Data Analytics & Risk units.
Created the Communications Directorate and Learning Academy: defined structures, role profiles, governance, operating processes and launch roadmaps.
Embedded change management into PMO delivery: developed change impact assessments, stakeholder analyses, adoption and transition plans, and readiness checklists.
Partnered with HR leadership to operationalise onboarding, transition support, succession planning and role assimilation for newly hired staff.
Delivered manager toolkits, role-based onboarding journeys and feedback loops to secure adoption and sustainment.

Oct 2021 - Oct 2023

2 years 1 month

Ta' Xbiex, Malta

Chief Executive Officer

Malta Institute of Taxation

Directed strategic planning, change initiatives, cost optimisation, business development and governance improvements.
Strengthened member engagement and implemented performance frameworks to improve organisational effectiveness.

Jun 2015 - Oct 2023

8 years 5 months

Attard, Malta

Founder & CEO

Spring Productions / Academy for Inner Excellence

Founded and led a learning and production company delivering accredited learning, coaching and multimedia content.
Designed curricula, competency-based learning pathways and QA systems; managed end-to-end production and marketing.

Oct 1998 - May 2015

16 years 8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Director Change Management & Strategic Planner

Praxis Dr. Anton, Orthopaedic Centre Frankfurt

Led organisation-wide change, staff training and quality assurance programmes.
Managed HR change processes and internal communications.

Jan 1991 - Dec 1994

4 years

Speaker/Host/Performer

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Jan 1990 - Dec 1991

2 years

Operations Coordinator

Malta International Boat Show

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare, Education, Media and Entertainment, Tourism, Government and Administration, and Professional Services.

Healthcare

Education

Media and Entertainment

Tourism

Government and Administration

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Marketing, Product Development, Operations, and Customer Service.

Quality Assurance

Human Resources

Marketing

Product Development

Operations

Customer Service

Summary

I am writing to express my keen interest in joining the FRATCH talent network. With a career rooted in strategic transformation, change leadership, and programme delivery, I bring a depth of experience and agility that aligns powerfully with FRATCH's mission to connect exceptional talent with high-impact opportunities.

Over the years, I have formed part of a team responsible for leading digital and organisational transformation initiatives across both public and private sectors, consistently matching strategy, change, and PMO capabilities to complex delivery environments. Whether operating as an C-Suite executive, programme lead, or strategic advisor, I've demonstrated the ability to rapidly mobilise teams, design fit-for-purpose operating models, and embed governance and learning ecosystems that accelerate adoption and reduce delivery risk.

My approach is pragmatic, collaborative, and outcome-driven. I thrive in distributed environments, having worked extensively with senior stakeholders across borders and time zones. Remote-ready by design, I bring not only the technical expertise but also the interpersonal fluency to build trust, drive alignment, and deliver results in dynamic contexts.

The FRATCH network's emphasis on excellence in Strategy & Consulting, Change Management, PMO & Programme Delivery, and Organisational Design resonates deeply with my professional ethos. I am particularly excited by the opportunity to contribute to engagements that demand high-calibre interim leadership, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance - areas where I consistently add value.

I would welcome the opportunity to bring my experience, energy, and commitment to the FRATCH community and collaborate on transformative projects that matter.

Languages

Maltese

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Italian

Intermediate

French

Elementary

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Healthcare 16.5 y

Avg length 5 y 10 m

Longest experience 16 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Malta, Germany)

Primary country Malta

Expertise

Recent roles Change Management Consultant, Chief Executive Officer, Founder & CEO

Main industries Healthcare, Education, Media and Entertainment

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Marketing

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Sharon based?

Sharon is based in Santa Venera, Malta.

What languages does Sharon speak?

Sharon speaks the following languages: Maltese (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Sharon have?

Sharon has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Sharon has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 5 months. Note that Sharon may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sharon be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sharon would be well-suited for roles such as: Change Management Consultant, Chief Executive Officer, Founder & CEO.

What is Sharon's latest experience?

Sharon's most recent position is Change Management Consultant at RSM.

What companies has Sharon worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sharon has worked for RSM, Malta Institute of Taxation, and Spring Productions / Academy for Inner Excellence.

Which industries is Sharon most experienced in?

Sharon is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Education, and Media and Entertainment. Sharon also has some experience in Tourism, Government and Administration, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Sharon most experienced in?

Sharon is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Marketing. Sharon also has some experience in Product Development, Operations, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Sharon worked in recently?

Sharon has recently worked in industries like Education, Media and Entertainment, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas has Sharon worked in recently?

Sharon has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

What is the availability of Sharon?

Sharon is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sharon?

Sharon's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.