ANNA KIUKAS-PEDERSEN

Executive Coach & Consultant

Summary​

Anna is a distinguished executive coach with a truly global perspective, shaped by her upbringing in Finland, education & career in the UK, and over a decade of professional experience in Singapore. Fluent in five languages, she brings a unique ability to connect with leaders across diverse cultural contexts.​

Coaching Style​

For the past 15 years, Anna has partnered with C-suite executives and senior leadership teams across diverse industries. She is known for her incisive, results-driven coaching approach, where she is comfortable with constructively challenging leaders to unlock their potential. Anna serves as both a catalyst for change and a steadying force, creating a supportive environment that fosters growth and development. Her work consistently leads to improvements in leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and organisational outcomes.​

Professional Experience​

With over 20 years in the financial services and regulatory sectors, Anna has held several pivotal roles, including Merrill Lynch and the Financial Services Authority (FSA), where she played a crucial part in navigating the 2008 financial crisis. Her expertise lies in advising senior leaders on strategic initiatives within complex, multicultural environments, making her an invaluable asset in guiding global organisations through emerging market dynamics.

Qualifications

Anna has a Masters in Economics from University of Cambridge and Masters in Finance from London Business School.​ She is a senior member of the Global Faculty at CRR Global, a leading institution in team coaching. Anna is a Professional Certified Coach accredited by the International Coaching Federation, and a certified practitioner of The Leadership Circle, EQ-i 2.0 and Hogan Assessments, equipping her with a robust toolkit for assessing and developing leadership capabilities. She is also a trusted advisor to leadership development programs, such as Enterprise Singapore's SME initiatives.

Personal Interests

Anna loves channelling her competitive spirit into a spirited game of touch rugby. As a mother of three teenagers, she has ample opportunities to practice the art of negotiation.