Christine Olmsted
Founder & Principal consultant
After 20 years driving change programs in high-growth, global organizations, Christine started Kintamani & Company to help Asia-based, scale-up companies cross the growth chasm. A journalist by training, Christine honed her skills within a global tech consulting start-up called Avanade and then consulting to McKinsey & Company. Her strength lies in helping leadership teams build resilience and uncover the energy they need to continue their growth journey. She is a surfer, cyclist, yogi, and mum to three boys.
Morten Lauknes
Partner
Morten brings a very human-focused perspective to the Kintamani team, having spent his career in intensive emergency medical response and, more recently, as a project management consultant in a range of public and private sector clients. A trained performance coach, Morten brings his Nordic community mindset to bear, uncovering tension points and strengthening the underlying wellness of a team. His ability to connect with authenticity brings a special calmness to team interactions. A weekend warrior, Morten enjoys exploring the fjords and mountains of Norway with his wife and two daughters.
Luke Janssen
Partner
Luke qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG and later founded and exited Tigerspike, a 300+ person technology company with $50 million in revenues and offices in Sydney, Melbourne, London, San Francisco, New York, Singapore, Dubai, and Tokyo. While Luke claims to be the “silent partner” in Kintamani, he can’t help but speak up, sharing valuable insights and experience and lightening the discussions when required. After several years in Singapore, Luke, his wife, and three young children moved to Indonesia where he founded Silkstone Partners, an angel network that supports purpose-driven sustainable companies.
Kintamani, Bali
Our Inspiration
Sometimes called “the roof of Bali”, Kintamani is the region around Mount Batur and the name of a small village located at 1500 meters. It’s also the birthplace of the extremely loyal and intelligent Kintamani dog. Far away from the beaches and cafes of modern Bali, Kintamani is known for its stunning views, rich volcanic soil, cool temperatures, and world-class coffee. For us, visiting Kintamani provides an opportunity to step back from our day-to-day, play in the lake or on the trails of Mt. Batur, and reflect on life’s bigger picture. Bringing that Kintamani vibe to our clients is one of our team’s most essential goals.