Strategic Turnaround: Rebalancing Mission and Revenue in a Volatile Economy

Ari Magalhaes

NED, Endeavour Foundation and Board Advisor

Managing Director at OmniStrategic, Ari Magalhaes is an Economist and Non‑Executive Director who helps for‑purpose boards navigate inflection points where financial pressure, regulatory reform and execution risk collide. With a double degree in international management and more than 15 years of experience in strategy and transformation, she connects operational performance directly to the P&L, enabling disciplined, fundable decisions that drive growth.

Ari has delivered over $110 million in measurable outcomes across complex environments and brings global experience across Australia, Europe and South America. Her background includes leading turnaround and cost‑reduction projects, building economic models for organisations and designing risk frameworks that align governance with strategic purpose.

As a board advisor, she has guided CEOs through restructures, regulatory challenges and growth initiatives, ensuring that financial sustainability and mission remain aligned. Her industry exposure spans regulated sectors such as health, aged care, disability services and energy transition, all areas undergoing significant reform.