Dale McDermott

Strategic Advisor to CEOs, Boards & Institutions.

Navigating the intersection of power, judgement and accountability.

Dale McDermott advises senior leaders and organisations during moments of transition, scrutiny and high-stakes change.

His work spans the public and private sectors, supporting leaders who operate under pressure and whose decisions carry institutional, political or societal consequences. While his work is technically focused on succession and assessment, he is intellectually drawn to how power is exercised and what distinguishes true judgement from mere competence.

Beyond the boardroom, he writes and speaks on leadership and institutional health, and co-hosts a podcast exploring the international landscape of business, politics and society.

Dale values clarity, discretion and intellectual honesty—and he is drawn to work where leadership genuinely matters.