Manager of Bona Fide Consulting, Pip Simmons, graduated with a Law degree (LLB) from the University of Canterbury in 2004. After being admitted to the Bar she began her career at Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), in Wellington, managing a portfolio of claims and representing ACC at formal review hearings and mediation. After two years she transferred to ACC in Christchurch and set about furthering her career in Technical Claims and Quality Assurance Management roles, in both Branch and Contact Centre environments.  In 2008, Pip was offered a Team Leadership role at ACC which further ignited her passion for working with individuals, providing coaching and development, and working strategically to build a highly engaged and high performing team.

In 2010 Pip joined the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) as Manager of the International Trade Centre. Leading a team of 25+ Pip gained invaluable business experience and developed her own leadership style significantly. Her ability was quickly recognised and within her first year she was invited to Auckland to relieve for the National Manager of Sales and Service Delivery. At the end of this period Pip was invited to retain her seat on that Leadership Team and she was mentored by members of the Executive Leadership Team.

Pip left BNZ to have her first child, William, in Sept 2012 and he was followed by Jack in December 2013.

Keen to use her skills and knowledge in business strategy, operations and people leadership, Pip launched Bona Fide Consulting. She is now excited to be working with a wide range of small-medium businesses and individuals, helping them take their business to the next level while maintaining flexibility for her family life.