Russell Reynolds Associates appoints Lisa Bora as Managing Director in its Consumer practice

SYDNEY, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA), a global leadership advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Lisa Bora as Managing Director, based in Sydney. Lisa is a core member of the firm's Consumer Goods, Retail, Media, and Leisure Services practices.

Lisa brings more than 30 years of experience advising and leading organisations through business transformation, workforce reshaping, digital disruption, operating model transformation, and organisational change. Her experience spans retail, leisure, consumer packaged goods, telecommunications, media, industrial markets, and technology.

She works with CEOs, boards, and senior executives on enterprise strategy, C-suite succession, leadership capability development, and workforce shaping, helping organisations build high-performing leadership teams and navigate economic and technological disruption.

"Lisa brings an exceptional combination of deep industry knowledge, transformation experience and trusted C-suite advisory expertise," said Nick Fletcher, Managing Director and Australia Country Manager for RRA. "We are excited to have her joining the team. Her experience working with CEOs and boards across consumer, retail, media and technology will further strengthen our ability to help clients build the leadership capabilities they need to navigate disruption and create long-term value."

"We are delighted to welcome Lisa to the firm," said Alistair Macrae, Head of Asia Pacific at RRA. "She brings deep industry experience and a strong track record of working with CEOs and boards on complex business and leadership priorities. Her appointment further strengthens our capabilities across Asia Pacific and the value we bring to clients."

"Organisations are facing significant change, from new technologies to shifting consumer and workforce expectations," said Lisa Bora. "I'm excited to join RRA and work with colleagues who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to our clients of improving the way the world is led. I look forward to drawing on my experience to help CEOs and boards navigate these changes, strengthen their leadership teams and ensure their organisations are future fit."

Lisa joins RRA from KPMG's Consulting business, where she was Partner in Charge across all sectors serving corporate Australia. In this role, she partnered with clients on a range of business challenges, including multichannel delivery, digital transformation, technology systems deployment, and operating model design. She also advised CEOs and boards on C-suite effectiveness and succession planning.

Lisa holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales, Australia.

About Russell Reynolds Associates

Russell Reynolds Associates is a global leadership advisory firm. Our 500+ consultants in 47 offices work with public, private, and nonprofit organizations across all industries and regions. We help our clients build teams of transformational leaders who can meet today's challenges and anticipate the digital, economic, sustainability, and political trends that are reshaping the global business environment. From helping boards with their structure, culture, and effectiveness to identifying, assessing and defining the best leadership for organizations, our teams bring their decades of expertise to help clients address their most complex leadership issues. We exist to improve the way the world is led.

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