Meet The Team
The people behind Serene Consulting Group
Two paths of expertise, one shared mission.
Why Serene Consulting Group
Three decades of experience, one relationship at a time
Both Douglas Hamm and Elizabeth Surekha bring over 30 years of experience each in their own careers, along with multicultural perspectives shaped over decades of work. They believe learning never stops, and they constantly update their knowledge to stay current in their fields.
They offer personalised, tailor-made solutions rather than one-size-fits-all advice. As a people-oriented team, relationships matter to them — they’re committed to their clients, and trust and confidentiality are maintained wherever needed.
Doug Hamm
Leadership & Executive Coach
Doug Hamm
Doug brings over 30 years of proven leadership, sales, and executive experience, combined with a passion for developing people and organisations to reach their full potential.
He began his career in insurance and financial services after earning a Bachelor of Science in Business & Hotel Management from Oklahoma State University, an MBA in Finance from Southern Nazarene University, and is now completing his PhD in Leadership from Louisiana Baptist University. He has held senior leadership roles at organisations including New York Life and GE Financial, where he built high-performing teams and led strategic growth initiatives.
As a speaker, trainer, and executive coach, Doug has spent years working with leaders, teams, and organisations across the United States and South Asia, delivering engaging, practical, results-driven training on leadership development, sales performance, team building, and personal growth — blending real-world experience, humour, and actionable insight.
“Doug’s coaching philosophy centres on helping individuals clarify their goals, overcome obstacles, and achieve meaningful, lasting success.”
Oklahoma State University Southern Nazarene University (MBA) Louisiana Baptist University (PhD candidate)
Dr. Elizabeth Surekha
Career Counsellor & ICF Coach
Dr. Elizabeth Surekha
Dr. Elizabeth Surekha brings over 30 years of experience in recruitment, career counselling, and coaching. She completed her Bachelor’s in Commerce at Madras Christian College and her Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Madras.
Believing firmly in continuous learning, she completed her PhD much later, in 2017. She is an ICF-certified Associate Coach (ACC), an ICF-trained Team Coach, and a Certified Career Counsellor.
She enjoys working with people and is passionate about what she does. She has held leadership positions and served on the boards of several organisations throughout her career.
“Every person is fearfully and wonderfully created for a purpose, and is unique.”
Madras Christian College University of Madras (MBA) International Coaching Federation – ACC
What Ties Us Together
One shared way of working
Different backgrounds, the same commitment to the people we work with.
Continuous Learning
Both founders keep updating their knowledge and credentials, decades into their careers, so their advice stays current.
Tailor-Made Solutions
No one-size-fits-all playbook — every engagement is personalised to the individual or organisation in front of them.
Trust & Confidentiality
As a people-first team, relationships matter — confidentiality is maintained wherever it’s needed.
Ready When You Are
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