Episode 55: From Data to Strategy with Holly Briffa
“Seek out opportunities to collaborate with people who have different backgrounds.
I believe engaging with diverse perspectives can enhance your problem-solving abilities and really challenge you to communicate your ideas clearly, in a way that resonates with people from diverse backgrounds and a variety of different audiences.”
Holly Briffa,
Actuary
Holly Briffa is an experienced consultant and actuary with a passion for transforming data into strategic insights that drive meaningful change. With a background in actuarial science and a career that includes roles at Ernst & Young (EY) and Strategic Project Partners (SPP), Holly specialises in using data analytics to inform decision-making, optimise outcomes, and shape strategies for government, public sector, and corporate clients.
Throughout her career, Holly has led a range of high-impact projects, from developing forecasting tools for government departments to enhancing operational models for not-for-profit organisations. Her work blends analytical precision with strategic vision, empowering stakeholders to make evidence-based decisions that deliver results.
Recognising the pivotal role strategy consulting played in shaping her career, Holly values how this experience has sharpened her problem-solving abilities and broadened her approach to tackling complex challenges. She is eager to share these insights, believing that strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making can benefit professionals in all industries.
In this interview Holly shares:
What she learned from strategy consulting,
How she uses data to help government, public sector, and corporate clients optimise outcomes and shape strategies,
Examples of strategy consulting frameworks that can be helpful for actuaries, and
Why she decided to return to study to pursue her Fellowship exams.
Connect with Holly on LinkedIn.
Read Holly’s article on the Double Diamond framework.
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