Elaine Dutton

HR Consultant, Leadership Trainer & Coach, Founder of The Change Agent & Fractional HR Malta

The Change Agent

Management Consultancy
Management Consultancy

The Change Agent

Malta

"“Fight for the things you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” (Ruth Bader Ginsburg). "

Business Profile

I’m a Warranted Psychologist, Strategic HR Advisor, Leadership Trainer, and Executive Coach with over 15 years’ experience helping individuals and organisations lead through change and growth.

I founded The Change Agent in 2023 — a consultancy firm focused on leadership development and change management, grounded in behavioural science. We support leaders and top executives through leadership assessments, coaching, and training.

In 2025, to mark our two-year anniversary, I launched Fractional HR Malta – a sister brand offering flexible, on-demand HR consultancy for businesses ready to scale. This was also the year I welcomed Stephanie Borg to lead our HR operations.

I began my career in public sector consulting before moving into senior HR roles across technology, iGaming, financial services and other industries. Since 2020, I’ve worked independently with SMEs and senior leadership teams. I often step in as a Fractional Chief People Officer, supporting clients with restructuring, performance frameworks, leadership development, and talent strategy.

I hold a PhD in Health Psychology from Brunel University and an MSc from University College London. I’m certified in both the Leadership Circle Profile™ and Hogan Personality Inventory™ – tools I use to deepen leadership insight and unlock potential.

At the heart of my work is a core belief: stronger people practices build better businesses. Great leadership should feel human, intentional, and built to last.

Business Activities

    Previous

    • 2006-2016: Visiting Lecturer, University of Malta
    • 2011-2014: Talent Manager, Uniblue Systems Ltd
    • 2015-2016: Senior Executive Human Resources, Vodafone
    • 2016-2018: Head of Human Resources, Europe Entertainment Ltd
    • 2018-2022: Head of Human Resources & Employment Advisory Services, CSB Group
    • 2022-2023: Director of Human Resources & Business Consulting, PsyPotential Ltd

    Education

    • 2000-2004: Bachelors of Psychology with Communications, University of Malta
    • 2005-2006: MSc Health Psychology, UCL, London
    • 2010-2017: PhD Health Psychology, University of Brunel, London
    • 2023: Certified Coach, Leadership Circle 360 Profile
    • 2025: Certified in Hogan Personality Inventory

    Society

    • Member of the Malta Chamber of Psychologists

    Official Partners

      • Trade Malta
      • Laferla
      • Malta Enterprise
      • GO Business
      • ICT Solutions
      • WFDM
      • Tech.mt
      • Malta Business Registry
      • Lidion Bank
      • IHI Group
      • Turbo Systems - Accelleron
      • TNT
      • Strand Palace
      • G4S
      • Bels
      • Agora
      • Project Technik
      • Acmus
      • Sparkasse Bank
      • Malta Leadership Institute - WHY
      • Transport Malta
      • Shield
      • Hi-Care Services