Meet the Team
Our expertise across a wide variety of sectors enables us to understand your business and the market it is part of, respond to changing environments and future-proof against Australia’s complex and dynamic industrial relations environment. Through trusted partnerships, we can unlock your business potential.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Michael Pretty
25+ years of experience in Human Resources & Business Consulting across a diverse industry base including FMCG, Finance, Manufacturing and Retail.
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Michael has worked extensively across business transformation, mergers & acquisitions, HR Governance and payroll review and reconciliation. Michael is a passionate leader and coach who believes deeply in mutually beneficial partnerships. He is focused on delivering sustainable business outcomes, ensuring a business never needs to call his team back to solve the same problem.
Director
Mark Simpson
25+ years cross industry experience within Product Ownership, Project Management, Process Improvement, Assurance & Compliance, Distribution along with Change Management and Enablement.
Project Analyst
Amanda Davies
With 20+ years of experience in management, administration and coaching within the health service, hospitality and education industries, Amanda is a dedicated professional who thrives as a project analyst, identifying challenges and crafting effective solutions.
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Amanda prioritises exceptional customer service and a client-centred approach to meet stakeholder needs. By leveraging a strong growth mindset and innovative thinking, she enhances procedure design and development to optimise processes and drive results. Her effective communication skills foster collaboration and improve productivity, while her strategic problem-solving abilities contribute significantly to team success.
PROJECT MANAGER
Brad Snell
20+ years of experience delivering Projects across Financial Services and Banking, Retail and Manufacturing in Human Resources & Governance.
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Brad has proven track record delivering transformational programs, strategic initiatives, and business enablement projects. He has a passion for delivering practical, outcome-based solutions for clients. Expertise in driving successful project delivery and ensuring client satisfaction through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder management.
Change Manager
Brenda Green
A versatile, results driven professional with 15+ years of leadership and change management experience across diverse industries. Brenda’s attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to foster strong client relationships ensures she exceeds her client’s expectations.
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Brenda has obtained Change Management certificates from PROSCI and the Agile Change Management Institute, ensuring she stays up to date and relevant in the industry. Passionate about human centred design, governance and continuous improvement, Brenda is able to help teams unlock unique and creative solutions that foster a culture of inclusivity and drive collaboration and innovation. Brenda works with leaders and their teams to increase productivity, boost engagement and deliver sustainable change initiatives that propels the business forward.
Chief Engagement Officer
Charlie Pretty
8+ years being the bestest boy in the world (at least according to his dad) has given Charlie the edge when engaging with clients and other stakeholders.
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Charlie is very driven to be the best he can be, especially when there is an edible reward to be had. He is always available for a cuddle when someone needs it and greets everyone with a wagging tail and kiss in welcome. The value this CEO brings to the office cannot be underestimated.
Executive Assistant
Emily Milroy
12 + years with proven track record of efficiently delivering results by enabling Executives and enhancing their ability to deliver for the business and their clients.
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Emily’s diverse career within banking has honed her attention to detail, ensuring excellence in delivering services and providing an exceptional customer experience. With experience as an executive assistant, she excels in managing administrative tasks, organising schedules, and offering seamless support to senior executives.
Business Manager
Helen Pretty
20+ years in Finance, Human Resources, Analytics and Education has built a varied skill set that allows Helen to manage the smooth running of our business while also supporting clients with data driven insights.
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With a proven and successful track record in detailed analytics, human resource management and finance, Helen can run the day to day business functions while also allowing her to jump in and take the lead in projects that match her background. Helen’s drive to make a significant impact and shape an organization’s success comes with a strong commitment to providing exceptional service to clients and customers alike.
Project Manager
Jen Murphy
15+ years of dedicated experience as a Human Resources leader, globally, across a variety of industries including Sports and Events, FMCG, Hospitality, Retail, and NFP.
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Jen has proven expertise in crafting and executing HR strategies to aid businesses and leaders to successfully navigate the complex HR and IR landscape. Possessing a diverse set of HR skills including expertise in workplace relations, HR governance, compliance, policy development, operational HR, talent growth/development, and leadership coaching, Jen is passionate about partnering with businesses to drive best practice, and engagement across the employee lifecycle – focusing on data driven decision making, technological optimisation and evolution.
Change Manager
Katharine Kinson
With 20 years’ experience in Human Resources, Change and Project Management, Katharine has successfully led change initiatives across a number of industries including Financial Services, Logistics and Technology.
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A certified Change and Project Management professional, Katharine is passionate about aligning employee mindset and processes to organisational strategy and commercial realities. Her leadership is both results driven and deeply collaborative, one that is built on trust, transparency, and a commitment to shared success. She excels at navigating complexity, fostering engagement, and embedding sustainable change.
Project Analyst
Robert Curatore
20+ years’ experience in in Human Resources, across a variety of industries including, railways, utilities, telecommunication and Financial services.
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Robert has broad knowledge across all Human Resources disciplines, specialising in Operations, payroll, system implementation and process improvement. Robert is a dedicated leader with a strong focus on development and creating strong relations built on trust and honesty. Robert’s philosophy is do it now not later.