Group Executive
Jamie is an accomplished executive with almost 30 years’ experience leading large multidisciplinary teams in complex, infrastructure-heavy organisations across operational, technical, commercial and megaproject environments. He has held senior roles up to chief-executive level and partnered on major transformation programs with organisations including Powerlink Queensland, QGC, APA Group, Coronado Resources, Thiess Mining, Transgrid, Iberdrola, Squadron Energy & Strike Energy. As Group Executive of Devbase Advisory, Jamie leads a national team supporting major energy and infrastructure clients. He specialises in managing interface risk across project development, execution and operations; integrating organisational capability, technical depth and strategic planning to drive confident, successful delivery
Executive Assistant
Barbara is our Executive Assistant and Office Manager for the Devbase Group, bringing her deep experience supporting high-performing advisory and client infrastructure and resources businesses. With a career spanning multinational and ASX-listed organisations, Barbara has held executive assistant roles with senior leaders across Boston Consulting Group, BHP, EDL, Worley, Suncorp, Orica, amongst other Consulting Firms. Sitting at the heart of our advisory practice, Barbara is a trusted first point of contact for our clients, coordinating access to our specialists, managing key client interfaces, and ensuring seamless delivery across our engagements. Her professionalism, discretion and calm operational oversight underpin the effectiveness of the entire Devbase team
Prinicpal Consultant - Energy Markets & Regulation
Greg Hesse is a senior power system and regulatory advisor with over 30 years’ experience shaping investment governance, policy reform, and system operations in Australia’s electricity sector. A former executive leader at Powerlink Queensland, he led capital expenditure, forecasting, and regulatory strategy through multiple AER Revenue Resets, strengthening internal capability and stakeholder confidence. Greg has directed major network investment programs, contributed to national policy reforms including COGATI and REZ frameworks, and guided long-term system operations roadmaps such as EMS modernisation. As Australia’s representative to CIGRE Study Committee C2, he influences global best practice in power system operation and control.
Executive Advisor - Investment , Policy & Governance
Pauline is a highly regarded executive leader with deep expertise in investment governance, policy design, and commercial strategy across Australia’s energy and public sectors. Her senior roles at CS Energy, Queensland Treasury Corporation, and QCN Fibre span oversight of multi-billion-dollar renewable programs, capital restructuring initiatives, and whole-of-government economic policy. Pauline has led major governance reforms, strengthened ESG and reporting frameworks, and negotiated complex commercial partnerships across regulated energy markets. Known for her disciplined, outcomes-focused approach, she brings a rare combination of government insight, commercial acumen, and strategic leadership—helping organisations navigate policy expectations while delivering credible, investment-ready outcomes.
Executive Advisor - Regulated Investments
Nicole is brings deep experience in Australia’s transmission, distribution, and resources sectors, as a strategic advisor specialising in regulated investment planning, policy alignment, and asset management reform. She has shaped major capital and transformation programs for Powerlink, TasNetworks, APA, Transgrid and Rio Tinto, and played a key role in early program development for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone in NSW. Nicole brings deep capability in asset systems, land access, and commercial strategy, helping clients navigate regulatory expectations, strengthen investment cases, and deliver infrastructure programs that are economically robust, policy-aligned, and socially sustainable.
Executive Advisor - Regulated Investment Assurance
Ian is an executive advisor in regulated infrastructure investment, asset management, and independent verification, with over 30 years’ experience across Australia and New Zealand’s electricity and utilities sectors. He has led major regulatory and asset management assignments for organisations including AEMO, TransGrid, Powerlink, SA Power Networks, Aurora Energy, ElectraNet, and the Commerce Commission NZ. Ian specialises in ISO 55001-aligned asset systems, cost and risk modelling, due diligence, and capital program assurance. His work supports AER expenditure reviews, network performance benchmarking, and the development of policy-aligned investment frameworks that strengthen governance, transparency, and long-term asset stewardship.
Principal Consultant: Connections Infrastructure Development
Rowan Kendall is a Principal Consultant with over 25 years’ experience de-risking electricity and gas infrastructure projects through deep expertise in high-voltage network connections, investment governance, and the National Electricity Rules. He has advised Powerlink Queensland, Transgrid, Ergon Energy, Essential Energy, and Origin Energy on connection strategy, technical and commercial readiness, and regulatory alignment. Rowan provides assurance across the full development lifecycle—validating scope, strengthening investment cases, and resolving commercial, technical, and NER compliance risks early. His pragmatic, commercially grounded approach helps proponents and network owners navigate complex connection pathways and achieve credible, defensible, and deliverable project outcomes.
Principal Consultant - Communications & Social License
Leesa Hall is a Principal Consultant in Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement with more than 25 years of experience supporting complex service delivery environments across government, infrastructure and international development. She specialises in designing engagement frameworks, customer service models and governance systems that align people, process and purpose. Leesa has advised organisations including Queensland Hydro, DFAT, Transport and Main Roads, and the City of Gold Coast, delivering communication strategies that improve coordination and strengthen stakeholder trust. Her work consistently builds clear, accessible and outcome-focused communication practices that support transparent, community-aligned project delivery.
Principal Consultant - Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
Donna McDowall is a Principal Consultant specialising in partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and land interface strategy for major energy and infrastructure projects. With 25+ years’ experience in leadership, advisory and board roles, she integrates social, regulatory, and organisational requirements to give clarity and alignment in complex project environments. Donna has led stakeholder, land access, and governance programs for Queensland Hydro, Quanta Services, QGC, Gold Coast Light Rail, and large-scale transmission and renewable projects. She excels at building systems that strengthen coordination, accountability, and trust—supporting leadership teams to navigate competing interests, establish credible engagement frameworks, and drive socially aligned project delivery from development through to execution.
Executive Advisor - Infrastructure Planning & Development
Nicole is an executive advisor specialising in early-stage project development and the integration of social, technical, and commercial frameworks that enable major energy and infrastructure projects to reach bankable investment stage. With 25+ years across transmission, distribution, and resources sectors, she has led complex development programs for Powerlink, TasNetworks, APA, Rio Tinto, and early program design for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone. Nicole excels at aligning stakeholder, land, techincal, regulatory, and commercial requirements, building the foundations for credible investment cases and accelerated delivery. Her structured approach consistently de-risks projects and positions them for successful financial close
Executive Advisor - Strategic Asset Management
Nicole Eastoe is a senior strategic asset management advisor with more than 20 years’ experience implementing ISO 55001–aligned frameworks and enterprise-wide operating model reform across major electricity networks. She has led high-value asset programs for TasNetworks, Transend and Rio Tinto, and is a national contributor through Energy Networks Australia’s Asset Management and Innovation Committees and the Asset Management Council. Renowned for translating asset management strategy from board level through to operations, Nicole communicates in clear, risk-based language that aligns decision-makers and delivers value for regulated network customers. Her work strengthens governance, investment decisions, and whole-of-business capability.
Executive Advisor - Asset Management Assurance
Ian is an industry leading specialist in infrastructure asset management and ISO 55001, with deep experience supporting electricity networks across Australia and New Zealand. He brings a rigorous, evidence-based approach to benchmarking network performance, optimising asset strategies, and strengthening line-of-sight between risk, cost, and service outcomes. Ian has led major assessments of network reliability, asset health, maintenance effectiveness, and capital delivery performance, providing executives and boards with clear insights into comparative performance and improvement pathways. His work regularly supports regulatory processes, including independent technical verification for Australian Energy Regulator submissions, expenditure reviews, and performance uplift programs. Ian helps asset owners build disciplined frameworks, validate investment decisions, and uplift capability and performance across their asset portfolios.
Principal Consultant - Asset Management Strategy Training & Certification
Andrew Sneesby is a Principal Consultant with over 40 years’ experience in strategic asset management, asset maturity assessment, and organisational capability uplift across Australia, New Zealand, and international utility sectors. A Certified Fellow of the Asset Management Council (AMC) and contributor to the AMC AMBoK Leadership Team, Andrew is recognised for shaping industry standards and training senior management in ISO 55001-aligned practices. He has supported Powerlink, APA Group, TasNetworks, Evo Energy, and Transpower, delivering maturity reviews, asset frameworks, and lifecycle planning strategies. Andrew specialises in strengthening asset governance, building asset management competence, and embedding practical, decision-enabling systems for large infrastructure owners.
Executive Advisor -Operations Assurance & Readiness
Jamie Gabb is an executive advisor in operations readiness and major project assurance, with 25+ years guiding boards and senior leaders across Australia’s energy sector. He specialises in translating complex operational, commercial, and risk issues into clear strategies that ensure major capital investments deliver on their original board-approved business case. Jamie played a pivotal leadership role in the operational integration of the QCLNG megaproject and later established APA’s National Integrated Operations Centre for its $20bn gas transmission portfolio. Through Devbase, he has advised APA, Cimic Group, Strike Energy, Iberdrola, Thiess and other major proponents on de-risking the transition from project execution into safe, reliable and commercially aligned operations
Executive Advisor - Energy Network Operations
Alastair Andrews is an executive advisor with almost 40 years’ international experience in power infrastructure operations, asset management, and service delivery. He has led major operational, investment, and readiness programs for Powerlink, Ergon Energy, PNG Power, APA and TasNetworks, including network operations, system operations strategy, and complex transmission upgrades. Alastair is known for diagnosing critical performance issues, improving reliability, and strengthening operational governance from the control room to the boardroom. His leadership has delivered significant profitability improvements, uplifted asset performance, and enabled more effective investment decisions across Australia’s electricity networks and emerging Renewable Energy Zone developments.
Principal Consultant - Power System Operations Technologies
Martin Stacey is a senior leader in Network Operations and Operational Technologies with over 25 years’ experience designing and implementing the complex systems required to operate contemporary energy networks through the energy transition. He has led large OT and network management system functions at Powerlink Queensland and advised APA Group, Transgrid, and the Central-West Orana REZ on future OT platforms, operational readiness, and procurement strategy. Martin specialises in SCADA, EMS, market systems, real-time analytics, and cyber-secure control environments—ensuring grid visibility, renewable integration, and market coordination. His work strengthens operational capability and enables networks to meet emerging NEM and market interface requirements.
Executive Advisor - Business Transformation
Jamie is an executive advisor with over25 years’ experience leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, real-time network & field operations, asset management, planning & strategy and commercial functions. He has held national leadership roles with Australias largest ASX-listed Energy companies, served as Chief Executive in private-equity–owned construction businesses, and held interim-executive roles for major utilities. Renowned for his people-centred, authentic leadership style - listening first, clarifying purpose, and aligning culture and structure, Jamie guides organisations through complex operational transformations. He specialises in stabilising distressed businesses, leading M&A transitions, and redesigning organisations to deliver sustainable performance across Australia’s electricity, gas, and broader infrastructure sectors
Executive Advisor: Business Transformation
Nicole Eastoe is a senior transformation leader known for shaping clear business strategy and translating it into risk-prioritised implementation plans that deliver meaningful organisational change. With more than 20 years across electricity networks and infrastructure, she has led major enterprise transformations including TasNetworks’ multi-year Revenue Reset Program of Work, CAPEX portfolio strategy, and the award-winning Operating Model Improvement Program (AIPM National Transformation Project Winner). Renowned for her coaching style and clarity of purpose, Nicole influences at Board and Executive level while working as a trusted delivery partner within the business. She aligns people, process, data, and governance to drive value, compliance, and customer-centred investment outcomes.
Principal Consultant - Business Systems , Data & Reporting
Chanel is specialist in Business Systems, Data and Reporting, with deep experience across corporate finance, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, government, investment and not-for-profit organisations. She has advised and led major transformation programs for clients including the Queensland Government, Boeing, BevChain, Queensland Investment Corporation, Queensland Police, Lincom and Linfox and internationally for Glaxo Smith Kline and British Airways. Chanel’s broad expertise across ERP, finance, HR and operational systems enables her to quickly understand the data foundations that drive business performance. She provides technical leadership in large-scale system implementations and complex data migrations, ensuring organisations have accurate, trusted data before deploying advanced reporting, analytics and AI-enabled tools.
Principal Consultant - Leadership Transformation
Samantha Couch is a Principal Consultant in Leadership Transformation with 20+ years’ experience across major infrastructure, mining, manufacturing and government. She has delivered people-led transformation for some of the world’s leading organisations — including BHP, Rio Tinto, Bradken, ExxonMobil, Ok Tedi, Bank of Queensland, Queensland Rail, Powerlink, and multiple Queensland Government agencies. A registered psychologist, Sam specialises in organisational design, capability uplift, change leadership and executive coaching. Renowned for her authentic, practical style, she enables transformation by helping organisations embed new systems and ways of working through their people. Her facilitation and coaching approach brings clarity, confidence and alignment across teams navigating complex change.
Group Executive
Jamie is an accomplished executive with almost 30 years’ experience leading large multidisciplinary teams in complex, infrastructure-heavy organisations across operational, technical, commercial and megaproject environments. He has held senior roles up to chief-executive level and partnered on major transformation programs with organisations including Powerlink Queensland, QGC, APA Group, Coronado Resources, Thiess Mining, Transgrid, Iberdrola, Squadron Energy & Strike Energy. As Group Executive of Devbase Advisory, Jamie leads a national team supporting major energy and infrastructure clients. He specialises in managing interface risk across project development, execution and operations; integrating organisational capability, technical depth and strategic planning to drive confident, successful delivery
Executive Assistant
Barbara is our Executive Assistant and Office Manager for the Devbase Group, bringing her deep experience supporting high-performing advisory and client infrastructure and resources businesses. With a career spanning multinational and ASX-listed organisations, Barbara has held executive assistant roles with senior leaders across Boston Consulting Group, BHP, EDL, Worley, Suncorp, Orica, amongst other Consulting Firms. Sitting at the heart of our advisory practice, Barbara is a trusted first point of contact for our clients, coordinating access to our specialists, managing key client interfaces, and ensuring seamless delivery across our engagements. Her professionalism, discretion and calm operational oversight underpin the effectiveness of the entire Devbase team
Prinicpal Consultant - Energy Markets & Regulation
Greg Hesse is a senior power system and regulatory advisor with over 30 years’ experience shaping investment governance, policy reform, and system operations in Australia’s electricity sector. A former executive leader at Powerlink Queensland, he led capital expenditure, forecasting, and regulatory strategy through multiple AER Revenue Resets, strengthening internal capability and stakeholder confidence. Greg has directed major network investment programs, contributed to national policy reforms including COGATI and REZ frameworks, and guided long-term system operations roadmaps such as EMS modernisation. As Australia’s representative to CIGRE Study Committee C2, he influences global best practice in power system operation and control.
Executive Advisor - Investment , Policy & Governance
Pauline is a highly regarded executive leader with deep expertise in investment governance, policy design, and commercial strategy across Australia’s energy and public sectors. Her senior roles at CS Energy, Queensland Treasury Corporation, and QCN Fibre span oversight of multi-billion-dollar renewable programs, capital restructuring initiatives, and whole-of-government economic policy. Pauline has led major governance reforms, strengthened ESG and reporting frameworks, and negotiated complex commercial partnerships across regulated energy markets. Known for her disciplined, outcomes-focused approach, she brings a rare combination of government insight, commercial acumen, and strategic leadership—helping organisations navigate policy expectations while delivering credible, investment-ready outcomes.
Executive Advisor - Regulated Investments
Nicole is brings deep experience in Australia’s transmission, distribution, and resources sectors, as a strategic advisor specialising in regulated investment planning, policy alignment, and asset management reform. She has shaped major capital and transformation programs for Powerlink, TasNetworks, APA, Transgrid and Rio Tinto, and played a key role in early program development for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone in NSW. Nicole brings deep capability in asset systems, land access, and commercial strategy, helping clients navigate regulatory expectations, strengthen investment cases, and deliver infrastructure programs that are economically robust, policy-aligned, and socially sustainable.
Executive Advisor - Business Start-up, Development & Delivery Strategy
Executive Advisor - Regulated Investment Assurance
Ian is an executive advisor in regulated infrastructure investment, asset management, and independent verification, with over 30 years’ experience across Australia and New Zealand’s electricity and utilities sectors. He has led major regulatory and asset management assignments for organisations including AEMO, TransGrid, Powerlink, SA Power Networks, Aurora Energy, ElectraNet, and the Commerce Commission NZ. Ian specialises in ISO 55001-aligned asset systems, cost and risk modelling, due diligence, and capital program assurance. His work supports AER expenditure reviews, network performance benchmarking, and the development of policy-aligned investment frameworks that strengthen governance, transparency, and long-term asset stewardship.
Principal Consultant: Connections Infrastructure Development
Rowan Kendall is a Principal Consultant with over 25 years’ experience de-risking electricity and gas infrastructure projects through deep expertise in high-voltage network connections, investment governance, and the National Electricity Rules. He has advised Powerlink Queensland, Transgrid, Ergon Energy, Essential Energy, and Origin Energy on connection strategy, technical and commercial readiness, and regulatory alignment. Rowan provides assurance across the full development lifecycle—validating scope, strengthening investment cases, and resolving commercial, technical, and NER compliance risks early. His pragmatic, commercially grounded approach helps proponents and network owners navigate complex connection pathways and achieve credible, defensible, and deliverable project outcomes.
Principal Consultant - Communications & Social License
Leesa Hall is a Principal Consultant in Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement with more than 25 years of experience supporting complex service delivery environments across government, infrastructure and international development. She specialises in designing engagement frameworks, customer service models and governance systems that align people, process and purpose. Leesa has advised organisations including Queensland Hydro, DFAT, Transport and Main Roads, and the City of Gold Coast, delivering communication strategies that improve coordination and strengthen stakeholder trust. Her work consistently builds clear, accessible and outcome-focused communication practices that support transparent, community-aligned project delivery.
Principal Consultant - Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
Donna McDowall is a Principal Consultant specialising in partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and land interface strategy for major energy and infrastructure projects. With 25+ years’ experience in leadership, advisory and board roles, she integrates social, regulatory, and organisational requirements to give clarity and alignment in complex project environments. Donna has led stakeholder, land access, and governance programs for Queensland Hydro, Quanta Services, QGC, Gold Coast Light Rail, and large-scale transmission and renewable projects. She excels at building systems that strengthen coordination, accountability, and trust—supporting leadership teams to navigate competing interests, establish credible engagement frameworks, and drive socially aligned project delivery from development through to execution.
Executive Advisor - Infrastructure Planning & Development
Nicole is an executive advisor specialising in early-stage project development and the integration of social, technical, and commercial frameworks that enable major energy and infrastructure projects to reach bankable investment stage. With 25+ years across transmission, distribution, and resources sectors, she has led complex development programs for Powerlink, TasNetworks, APA, Rio Tinto, and early program design for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone. Nicole excels at aligning stakeholder, land, techincal, regulatory, and commercial requirements, building the foundations for credible investment cases and accelerated delivery. Her structured approach consistently de-risks projects and positions them for successful financial close
Executive Advisor - Strategic Asset Management
Nicole Eastoe is a senior strategic asset management advisor with more than 20 years’ experience implementing ISO 55001–aligned frameworks and enterprise-wide operating model reform across major electricity networks. She has led high-value asset programs for TasNetworks, Transend and Rio Tinto, and is a national contributor through Energy Networks Australia’s Asset Management and Innovation Committees and the Asset Management Council. Renowned for translating asset management strategy from board level through to operations, Nicole communicates in clear, risk-based language that aligns decision-makers and delivers value for regulated network customers. Her work strengthens governance, investment decisions, and whole-of-business capability.
Executive Advisor - Asset Management Assurance
Ian is an industry leading specialist in infrastructure asset management and ISO 55001, with deep experience supporting electricity networks across Australia and New Zealand. He brings a rigorous, evidence-based approach to benchmarking network performance, optimising asset strategies, and strengthening line-of-sight between risk, cost, and service outcomes. Ian has led major assessments of network reliability, asset health, maintenance effectiveness, and capital delivery performance, providing executives and boards with clear insights into comparative performance and improvement pathways. His work regularly supports regulatory processes, including independent technical verification for Australian Energy Regulator submissions, expenditure reviews, and performance uplift programs. Ian helps asset owners build disciplined frameworks, validate investment decisions, and uplift capability and performance across their asset portfolios.
Principal Consultant - Asset Management Strategy Training & Certification
Andrew Sneesby is a Principal Consultant with over 40 years’ experience in strategic asset management, asset maturity assessment, and organisational capability uplift across Australia, New Zealand, and international utility sectors. A Certified Fellow of the Asset Management Council (AMC) and contributor to the AMC AMBoK Leadership Team, Andrew is recognised for shaping industry standards and training senior management in ISO 55001-aligned practices. He has supported Powerlink, APA Group, TasNetworks, Evo Energy, and Transpower, delivering maturity reviews, asset frameworks, and lifecycle planning strategies. Andrew specialises in strengthening asset governance, building asset management competence, and embedding practical, decision-enabling systems for large infrastructure owners.
Executive Advisor -Operations Assurance & Readiness
Jamie Gabb is an executive advisor in operations readiness and major project assurance, with 25+ years guiding boards and senior leaders across Australia’s energy sector. He specialises in translating complex operational, commercial, and risk issues into clear strategies that ensure major capital investments deliver on their original board-approved business case. Jamie played a pivotal leadership role in the operational integration of the QCLNG megaproject and later established APA’s National Integrated Operations Centre for its $20bn gas transmission portfolio. Through Devbase, he has advised APA, Cimic Group, Strike Energy, Iberdrola, Thiess and other major proponents on de-risking the transition from project execution into safe, reliable and commercially aligned operations
Executive Advisor - Energy Network Operations
Alastair Andrews is an executive advisor with almost 40 years’ international experience in power infrastructure operations, asset management, and service delivery. He has led major operational, investment, and readiness programs for Powerlink, Ergon Energy, PNG Power, APA and TasNetworks, including network operations, system operations strategy, and complex transmission upgrades. Alastair is known for diagnosing critical performance issues, improving reliability, and strengthening operational governance from the control room to the boardroom. His leadership has delivered significant profitability improvements, uplifted asset performance, and enabled more effective investment decisions across Australia’s electricity networks and emerging Renewable Energy Zone developments.
Principal Consultant - Power System Operations Technologies
Martin Stacey is a senior leader in Network Operations and Operational Technologies with over 25 years’ experience designing and implementing the complex systems required to operate contemporary energy networks through the energy transition. He has led large OT and network management system functions at Powerlink Queensland and advised APA Group, Transgrid, and the Central-West Orana REZ on future OT platforms, operational readiness, and procurement strategy. Martin specialises in SCADA, EMS, market systems, real-time analytics, and cyber-secure control environments—ensuring grid visibility, renewable integration, and market coordination. His work strengthens operational capability and enables networks to meet emerging NEM and market interface requirements.
Executive Advisor - Business Transformation
Jamie is an executive advisor with over25 years’ experience leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, real-time network & field operations, asset management, planning & strategy and commercial functions. He has held national leadership roles with Australias largest ASX-listed Energy companies, served as Chief Executive in private-equity–owned construction businesses, and held interim-executive roles for major utilities. Renowned for his people-centred, authentic leadership style - listening first, clarifying purpose, and aligning culture and structure, Jamie guides organisations through complex operational transformations. He specialises in stabilising distressed businesses, leading M&A transitions, and redesigning organisations to deliver sustainable performance across Australia’s electricity, gas, and broader infrastructure sectors
Executive Advisor: Business Transformation
Nicole Eastoe is a senior transformation leader known for shaping clear business strategy and translating it into risk-prioritised implementation plans that deliver meaningful organisational change. With more than 20 years across electricity networks and infrastructure, she has led major enterprise transformations including TasNetworks’ multi-year Revenue Reset Program of Work, CAPEX portfolio strategy, and the award-winning Operating Model Improvement Program (AIPM National Transformation Project Winner). Renowned for her coaching style and clarity of purpose, Nicole influences at Board and Executive level while working as a trusted delivery partner within the business. She aligns people, process, data, and governance to drive value, compliance, and customer-centred investment outcomes.
Executive Advisor - Business Start-up, Development & Delivery Strategy
Principal Consultant - Business Systems , Data & Reporting
Chanel is specialist in Business Systems, Data and Reporting, with deep experience across corporate finance, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, government, investment and not-for-profit organisations. She has advised and led major transformation programs for clients including the Queensland Government, Boeing, BevChain, Queensland Investment Corporation, Queensland Police, Lincom and Linfox and internationally for Glaxo Smith Kline and British Airways. Chanel’s broad expertise across ERP, finance, HR and operational systems enables her to quickly understand the data foundations that drive business performance. She provides technical leadership in large-scale system implementations and complex data migrations, ensuring organisations have accurate, trusted data before deploying advanced reporting, analytics and AI-enabled tools.
Principal Consultant - Leadership Transformation
Samantha Couch is a Principal Consultant in Leadership Transformation with 20+ years’ experience across major infrastructure, mining, manufacturing and government. She has delivered people-led transformation for some of the world’s leading organisations — including BHP, Rio Tinto, Bradken, ExxonMobil, Ok Tedi, Bank of Queensland, Queensland Rail, Powerlink, and multiple Queensland Government agencies. A registered psychologist, Sam specialises in organisational design, capability uplift, change leadership and executive coaching. Renowned for her authentic, practical style, she enables transformation by helping organisations embed new systems and ways of working through their people. Her facilitation and coaching approach brings clarity, confidence and alignment across teams navigating complex change.
Principal Consultant - Organisational Change, Leadership & Transformation
