About Us - CRATIUM

Our Story

CRATIUM was founded in 2007 by Dr. Elizabeth Harrington and Michael Chen, two former management consultants who recognized a critical gap in how organizations approached structural transformation. With combined experience of over 30 years in corporate strategy and organizational development, they set out to create a consultancy that bridged the gap between strategic planning and practical implementation.

In our early years, we specialized in helping technology companies navigate rapid growth challenges in the Auckland region. As our reputation for delivering measurable results grew, we expanded our services to include comprehensive process redesign, team structure optimization, and KPI implementation methodologies tailored to each client's unique needs.

By 2012, CRATIUM had established itself as a trusted partner for mid-sized companies looking to scale efficiently. Our proprietary Integrated Transformation Methodology™ was developed during this period, combining data-driven analysis with human-centered design principles to create sustainable organizational change.

A pivotal moment in our history came in 2015 when we successfully guided a major telecommunications provider through a comprehensive reorganization that resulted in a 28% increase in operational efficiency and significant market share growth. This high-profile success established CRATIUM as a leader in strategic organizational transformation.

Today, CRATIUM serves clients across Asia-Pacific with a team of over 40 specialists across multiple disciplines. Our commitment to measurable results and sustainable transformation remains at the core of everything we do.

Our Mission & Values

Our Mission

At CRATIUM, our mission is to empower organizations to achieve operational excellence through strategic team alignment and process optimization. We believe that sustainable business growth comes from creating synergy between people, processes, and performance metrics.

We strive to transform how organizations operate by implementing data-driven solutions that respect the human element of change. Our goal is not just to improve efficiency, but to build adaptive organizations that can thrive in changing business environments.

Our Values

Integrity: We maintain the highest ethical standards in all client engagements and internal operations.
Evidence-Based Approach: We combine rigorous analysis with practical experience to deliver solutions that work in the real world.
Client Partnership: We view ourselves as partners in our clients' success, not just external consultants.
Continuous Innovation: We constantly evolve our methodologies to incorporate emerging best practices and technologies.
Sustainable Results: We focus on creating lasting change that continues to deliver value long after our engagement ends.

Our Leadership Team

Dr. Elizabeth Harrington

Co-Founder & CEO

With a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and 20+ years of experience in corporate transformation, Elizabeth leads CRATIUM's strategic direction and methodology development. Her innovative approach to team structure optimization has been featured in Harvard Business Review and Forbes.

Michael Chen

Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer

Prior to founding CRATIUM, Michael led strategic initiatives at McKinsey & Company, specializing in operational efficiency for Fortune 500 companies. His expertise in process redesign and KPI implementation has helped transform over 75 organizations globally.

Dr. Sophia Rodriguez

Director of Research & Innovation

Sophia leads CRATIUM's research initiatives, developing new methodologies for organizational transformation. With a background in data science and business analytics, she ensures our approaches are backed by rigorous evidence and quantifiable metrics.

James Wilson

Head of Client Success

James ensures every CRATIUM engagement delivers measurable results for our clients. His background in change management and executive coaching helps organizations navigate the human aspects of transformation while maintaining focus on business outcomes.

Our Achievements

Industry Recognition

Named "Top Organizational Consultancy" by Business Transformation Awards three years running (2019-2021). Our Integrated Transformation Methodology™ received innovation recognition from the International Association of Business Analysts.

Client Success

Delivered an average of 32% improvement in operational efficiency for clients across all sectors. Our team structure optimization approach has helped clients reduce management overhead by an average of 24% while improving team satisfaction scores.

Global Impact

Successfully completed over 200 major transformation projects across 15 countries. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and high-growth startups across diverse industries including technology, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing.

Thought Leadership

Published over 40 research papers and case studies on organizational effectiveness. Our leadership team regularly speaks at global conferences on the future of work, strategic planning, and adaptive organizational structures.

What Our Clients Say

CRATIUM transformed our organization during a critical growth phase. Their team structure redesign and KPI implementation allowed us to scale from 50 to 200 employees while improving productivity metrics across all departments. The ROI on their services has been exceptional.

Sarah Johnson

CEO, TechGrowth Solutions

As a healthcare provider with complex operational challenges, we needed a partner who understood both process efficiency and the human aspects of our work. CRATIUM delivered a transformation program that improved patient outcomes while reducing administrative overhead by 35%.

Dr. Robert Chen

Medical Director, Pacific Health Systems

The CRATIUM team helped us navigate a complex merger by creating integrated team structures and unified decision-making processes. Their methodical approach to organizational redesign minimized disruption while maximizing synergies between our previously separate entities.