The Hon. Adrian Piccoli is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry and a highly regarded leader in education reform and public policy. He brings extensive experience from his time as New South Wales Minister for Education, where he led significant system-wide improvements, including reforms in school leadership, teacher quality, and student outcomes.
Since leaving Parliament, Adrian has worked across Australia and internationally, partnering with education systems, governments, and organisations to support leadership development, governance, and strategic transformation. His work focuses on building leadership capability and strengthening system performance in complex environments.
At Korn Ferry, he advises senior leaders on organisational effectiveness and change, with a strong emphasis on education.
Adrian is widely recognised for his commitment to equity and his ability to translate policy into practical, sustainable outcomes.