Who we are

Mimosa Partners was formed by Kiri James in 2021. Kiri runs a networked model and scales the team through a close knit group of consultants as the project requires.

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Kiri James

With over 25 years of experience across strategy, research, and design, Kiri brings a deep focus on both customer and employee experience.

Her career spans senior leadership roles in both design and operations, giving her a rare ability to think creatively while staying grounded in what’s practical and achievable within organisations. This blend of visionary thinking and operational insight allows her to bridge the gap between ideas and implementation.

Kiri specialises in qualitative research, strategy, and both system and operational design. She is passionate about unlocking the puzzles, potential, and people within organisations to drive meaningful, sustainable outcomes.

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Extended Team

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NICOLA SLATTER
Tandem Business Solutions
Program & Change mgmt
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MARCUS BROOKE
United For Good
Stratetgic Service Design
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ANDREW HUTCHISON
Andrew Hutchison Design
Service Design
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BEA PIERCE
The Artful Bea
HCD Capability
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NICK LEIGH
Strategy by Design
Strategic Service Design
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GEORGIE DAVIES
The Art Agency
UX/UI Design
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STEPHANIE MCDONALD
Make Strategy
Strategic Service Design
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FRANCOISE COIRIER
High Energy Consulting
Quantitative Research & Measurement
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Mimosa Partners acknowledges we are on Wadandi Boodja, whose ancestors and their descendants are the traditional owners of this beautiful country.