Elaine Plested is the Founder and CEO of Copper Turtle, a business transformation consultancy that helps organisations improve leadership, operational performance, and sustainable change. With extensive experience across sectors including banking, insurance, engineering, charities, and defence, Elaine has led transformation programmes in the UK and internationally, working in North America, Central America, Africa, and Australia.

Known for her practical, people-first approach, Elaine partners closely with clients to build capability from within rather than relying on short-term fixes. Her expertise spans business transformation, organisational development, change management, strategic planning, and leadership development, with a particular focus on supporting SMEs in the engineering, manufacturing, and defe ...