Joana Button
Chief People Culture & Operations Officer (CPCOO) at Wendy Wu Tours
Bangkok, Thailand
Chief People, Culture & Organisational Design Expert at Cataliize
Bangkok, Thailand
Executive Director / Partner / Investor at Simple Scalable Solutions
Bangkok, Thailand
Director Of Global Operations, Sales, Marketing & Customer Experience at Excite Holidays
Bangkok, Thailand
Director Of HR at Excite Holidays
Bangkok, Thailand
Director Of HR at Excite Digital Media
Bangkok, Thailand
Area Director Of HR/OHS at Stamford Hotels
Bangkok, Thailand
Human Resources Manager/Area HR Manager (NSW) at Stamford Hotels
Bangkok, Thailand
HR & Admin Executive at Globus family of Brands
Bangkok, Thailand
Sales & Marketing Executive Assistant at Leo Burnett
Bangkok, Thailand
Customer Experience, Marketing & Project Office Assistant at Credit Suisse
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
1+ Years of total work experience
Full Name: | Joana Button |
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Nationality: | Australian |
Languages: | English |
Location: | Bangkok, Thailand |
About Joana Button
Investor, strategist, problem-solver, multi-award winner, nationally certified and senior HR practitioner of AHRI and over 15 years experience in senior leadership positions within travel, digital and tech.
During my time in the corporate world, I witnessed firsthand the destruction and devastation when companies go under and when leaders become part of the problem rather than the solution (myself included) so I know what NOT to do. I myself have failed many times, experienced executive burnout and even imposter syndrome.
And now, I help a number of startups and SMEs grow + scale by sharing my learnings, invest in and support business owners to help solve their organisational issues, execute their ideas and, future proof their organisations.
I do this through my proven process of success and, simple scalable solutions…with the ultimate aim of accelerating their growth and transforming their organisations into a viable, values and data-driven workplace.
My top five strengths per Gallup are Strategic, Command, Achiever, Competition, and Responsibility which means I instinctively see and find multiple paths to solve a problem, choose the best option based on facts and data allowing me to make decisions quickly and effectively. Creative by nature, passionate in spirit, innovative at heart, resourceful, and values-driven, I often challenge the status quo and think beyond the current norms and practices, my problem-solving ability, solutions-focused approach, and sense of humour helps 😉
I believe that automation is salvation, data is the key, culture is everything, and understanding the company’s WHY is the secret ingredient to success because it’s about driving behaviours instead of just focusing on the end results.
With that belief, I mentor leaders and individuals to be the best version of themselves they can be so they can serve the people they lead both at home and at work because my strength lies in seeing others’ potential, stretching them far beyond what they think they are capable of.
Integrity always leads me to do the right thing as I take full accountability and ownership of everything I do so others around me can always rely, trust and depend on me to ‘get shit done’ and deliver.
I’m incredibly passionate about and open to helping in the following areas so please get in touch;
+ Volunteering, CSR & ISR (Industry Social Responsibility)
+ Startups & SMEs wanting to grow and scale especially within the Travel, Tourism, Hospitality, Digital & Tech Industries
+ Mentoring & Coaching the next-gen of leaders who want to go from the transactional to the strategic
+ Speaking & Engagement Opportunities
Education
Co-Chair | |
Jul 2021 - Present • 3 years 5 months | |
Chairperson of IWTA |
Chief People Culture & Operations Officer (CPCOO) | |
Wendy Wu Tours • Sydney, Australia | |
Sep 2017 - May 2019 • 1 year 9 months | |
Incredibly proud to partner, work with and support Wendy Wu Tours through their digital and tech transformation advising the board of directors, global and senior leadership teams on how to deliver large scale, complex projects, manage market and global expansion and increase sales and profitability by ensuring quality levels meet or exceed customer, employee and company expectations.
Role was responsible for the global development and delivery of the groups employee and customer experience +... operations strategy, through global quality management strategies, business process recommendations leading to ongoing customer experience (NPS/ CSAT) improvements and employee satisfaction. WENDY WHO? Wendy Wu Tours is a globally recognised award-winning touring specialist, offering extraordinary tours to China, Southeast Asia, Japan, India, Sri Lanka – and most recently, South America with offices in Sydney (AU), Auckland (NZ), Xian (CH) and London (UK). Since Wendy sent her very first tour to China in 1994, we've grown from strength to strength and are proud of the multiple awards we've won throughout the years and the unique travel experiences we offer to an expanding range of destinations. At Wendy Wu Tours our philosophy is a simple one - to provide customers with a truly inspiring travel experience. Our vision is to 'Be Extraordinary' by delivering extraordinary experiences and turning our valued customers into raving fans and our employees into brand ambassadors. Our values are ingrained in our people, we are; 'Responsible', take accountability and get stuff done, we are ‘Brave' always challenging the status quo, ‘Curious’, constantly thinking outside the box, ‘Obsessed’ about travel, our customers and what we do and its all about ‘Having Fun’ by making a positive and extraordinary impact every single day. www.wendywutours.co.uk Read more |
Chief people, Culture & Organisational Design Expert | |
Cataliize • Sydney | |
Aug 2017 - Aug 2018 • 1 year 1 months | |
It's rare you find an organisation that matches your values and what you stand for so I am incredibly excited to partner with Startmesh and support start ups at every stage of their business to build, grow and design their organisations to ensure scalability and sustainability with the three things I am most passionate about; 1. the employee experience 2. the customer experience and 3. building an inclusive, collaborative, socially responsible and high performing workplace and culture that value... s their people, their community and the greater good. Read more |
Executive Director / Partner / Investor | |
Simple Scalable Solutions • Sydney | |
Jul 2017 - Present • 7 years 5 months | |
We are in the business of helping people, especially within The Travel, Tourism, Hospitality, Digital & Technology Industries.
We invest in, support, and help startups + SMEs to grow and scale by helping them solve their organisational issues, execute their ideas and, future-proof their organisations.
We do this by strategically organising and developing their people, automating or improving their business processes, utilising our extensive network + expertise, cost-efficient back-office s... upport systems, and through simple scalable solutions that are easy to communicate, implement and deliver. Our aim is to accelerate growth and transform organisations into a profitable, values and data-driven workplace. Here are just some of the things we specialise in or offer; + SME's & Startups + Business Process Improvement + Digital & Tech Transformation + Business Consulting & Advisory + Backoffice Systems & Platforms + Travel, Tourism & Hospitality + Organisational Design & Development + People Experience & Engagement + Growth & Expansion + Digital Marketing + Web Services + Travel Tech + HR Tech But our purpose is simple...to inspire, lead and help others in the hope they lead, inspire and help others too! Learn more about us and how we can help by getting in touch today www.simplescalablesolutions.com Read more |
Director of Global Operations, Sales, Marketing & Customer Experience | |
Excite Holidays • Sydney | |
Feb 2015 - Jul 2017 • 2 years 6 months | |
Due to an internal restructure and my proven success in HR for the digital media and travel tech companies, was given the opportunity to lead the global operations, sales, marketing and customer experience teams globally for Excite Holidays. |
Director of HR | |
Excite Holidays • Sydney | |
Mar 2012 - Feb 2016 • 4 years | |
Reporting directly to three Executive Directors and Owners this was a diverse, greenfields and hands on role split between a group of startups, two travel tech companies and two digital online media companies.
Remit was to look after a global workforce in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Greece, United Kingdom, and America directing and leading the Establishment (Administration), HR, Learning & Development and Quality teams globally.
Ultimately, developed, led and implemented t... he people and culture strategies (and HR programs born of this strategy) for the group of companies to deliver on the full range of HR management services and solutions to build the organisations people capabilities and create a productive, values-based culture and provided guidance on diverse, global and what can be complex, people and culture matters. Read more |
Director of HR | |
Excite Digital Media • Sydney | |
Mar 2012 - Feb 2015 • 3 years | |
Excite Digital Media (EDM) is a distinctly premium and leading global company specialising in search engine marketing, web traffic generation, online search syndication and display, video and mobile advertising. Excite Digital Media have been trailblazing the world of search targeted marketing since its inception in 2007. Founded on the vision that no goal is too ambitious, they’ve made their mark as an industry leader and global provider of search-based advertising, programmatic trading and d... igitally serving customers globally. Reporting directly to three Executive Directors and Owners this was a diverse, greenfields and hands on role split between a group of startups, two travel tech companies and two digital online media companies Responsible for a global workforce based in Australia, Singapore, Philippines, America and Latin America directing and leading the Establishment (Facilities & Administration), HR, Learning & Development and Quality teams globally. Ultimately, developed, led and implemented the people and culture strategies (and HR programs born of this strategy) for the group of companies to deliver on the full range of HR management services and solutions to build the organisations people capabilities and create a productive, values-based culture and provided guidance on diverse, global and what can be complex, people and culture matters. Read more |
Area Director of HR/OHS | |
Stamford Hotels • Sydney | |
Jan 2010 - Mar 2012 • 2 years 3 months | |
Stamford Hotels and Resorts offer you an ideal hotel accommodation solution. Luxury, comfort, security, and award winning Australian hotel service. With locations across Australia and New Zealand, we are sure that you will find the hotel accommodation you are seeking at one of our city hotel locations. Whether you are travelling for business, with your family, or having a romantic weekend getaway, our luxury Australia hotels offer the perfect environment for your next escape.
Promoted to work... at Corporate Head Office (CHO) as their Director of HR & OHS, to help administer HR, Payroll, OHS projects, policies and procedures to ensure corporate governance and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) were adhered to and followed as well as lead, negotiate and deliver the national enterprise agreement (EBA), nationally. Read more |
Human Resources Manager/Area HR Manager (NSW) | |
Stamford Hotels • Sydney | |
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 • 2 years 1 months | |
HR Manager for Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport and Area HR Manager for NSW (SPSA/SSCQ/SGNR) |
HR & Admin Executive | |
Globus family of Brands • Sydney | |
Jan 2003 - Jan 2008 • 5 years 1 months | |
The international Globus Group began as a small family company, led by the father of current President, Sergio Mantegazza, in 1928. The company originally offered scenic motorcoach rides around Lake Lugano, in the southern part of Switzerland.Following the success of this operation, Mantegazza quickly expanded the business by purchasing a fleet of motorcoaches, and soon pioneered the concept of escorted 'first class' touring around Europe.
Globus continued to introduce successful touring pack... ages to new markets in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada and in 1981 Globus launched its 'first class' packages of the United States and Canada.The combination of popular and innovative destinations, flawless service, and integrity, have earned Globus an enviable record in the travel industry. As the HR & Admin Executive - Australasia, I was ultimately responsible for managing the HR and Administration teams for the Australian and New Zealand offices. Read more |
Sales & Marketing Executive Assistant | |
Leo Burnett • London | |
Jan 2001 - Jan 2002 • 1 year 1 months | |
Customer Experience, Marketing & Project office Assistant | |
Credit Suisse • London | |
Jan 2000 - Jan 2001 • 1 year 1 months | |