Sky May

Associate Partner, ThinkPlaceX

Expert Co-Design Facilitator and Transformation Architect

 

Sky is highly regarded experienced co-design facilitator and transformation architect, known for her ability to lead complex, high-stakes initiatives across government, private, and community sectors. With over two decades of experience, she works at senior levels on sensitive topics including environmental protection, biosecurity, regulatory reform, and resource management. 

Renowned for her skill in negotiation and mediation, Sky brings deep expertise in facilitating outcomes in contentious and politically charged environments. She builds trust quickly and connects diverse perspectives to drive sustainable change. 

Sky’s public sector leadership background spans service design, systems testing, business analysis, transformation assurance, and organisational change. She has delivered impactful work across federal and state governments, including Defence, Health, Treasury, and international development bodies. Her work is grounded in practical systems thinking and collaborative problem definition, enabling clients to navigate uncertainty and define pathways to change. 

Sky has a deep understanding of Australia’s regulatory landscape, especially in export regulation and primary industries, shaped by over five years of working on cross-commodity reform. She is consistently sought after for her ability to deliver meaningful, repeatable transformation that creates real public value. 

Work and thoughts

Behavioural Insights Shift Compliance in Dairy Sector
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Regulatory Workflow Review for Effective and Efficient Outcomes
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Co-Designing Risk Based Regulatory Approach in the Dairy Sector
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