20 Consulting Partners in Australia and New Zealand
Last updated: August 2026.
Consulting partners help organisations make difficult choices about strategy, transformation, technology, people and public value. This list names 20 current partners across Australia and New Zealand, from global firms to specialist advisers working with government, industry and community organisations.
As of August 2026, the people below represent a useful cross section of the region’s consulting work. They are presented alphabetically by given name for easy navigation rather than as a contest. Each profile focuses on a current role and one distinctive piece of work or experience.
Why consulting partners matter
Consulting partners matter when an organisation needs an outside view, a sharper choice or extra capacity for a difficult change. The most useful contribution is the ability to connect a clear question with the people, decisions, systems and trade offs that will determine whether the work helps.
Across Australia and New Zealand, that work covers public services, infrastructure, banking, mining, technology, education, health, energy and not for profit organisations. Some partners build large practices. Others bring deep sector knowledge, policy experience, operating model expertise or a practical understanding of technology and data.
The consulting partners
1. Dr Tim Fountaine.
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company.
Dr Tim Fountaine is Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company in Sydney. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
He established QuantumBlack AI by McKinsey in Asia in 2016. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
2. Joseph Tesvic.
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company.
Joseph Tesvic is Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company in Sydney. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
He cofounded McKinsey Implementation. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
3. Grant McCabe.
Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group.
Grant McCabe is Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group in Melbourne. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
He received the BCG President’s Award for establishing the Perth office. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
4. Anthony Roediger.
Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group.
Anthony Roediger is Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group in Sydney. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
He has served as BCG Australia and New Zealand managing partner and on the Jawun board. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
5. Brad Miller.
National Managing Partner, Consulting, KPMG Australia.
Brad Miller is National Managing Partner, Consulting at KPMG Australia in Melbourne. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
His profile records more than 30 years in professional services. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
6. Kar Lim.
Partner, Mid-Market and Private Advisory, KPMG Australia.
Kar Lim is Partner, Mid-Market and Private Advisory at KPMG Australia in Australia. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
He became a KPMG partner in 2024 after more than 20 years in professional services and consulting. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
7. Jack Carroll.
Partner, Consulting, KPMG New Zealand.
Jack Carroll is Partner, Consulting at KPMG New Zealand in New Zealand. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
He is a member of the KPMG New Zealand National Board and has more than 25 years in professional services. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
8. Andrew Tubb.
National Managing Partner, Consulting, KPMG New Zealand.
Andrew Tubb is National Managing Partner, Consulting at KPMG New Zealand in New Zealand. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
He was previously Managing Partner of IBM New Zealand consulting and system integration. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
9. Jeroen Bouman.
Wellington Managing Partner, Consulting, PwC New Zealand.
Jeroen Bouman is Wellington Managing Partner, Consulting at PwC New Zealand in Wellington. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
His work includes large scale global transformation, operating models and shared services. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
10. Rob Fisher.
Partner, Advisory Co-Leader, PwC New Zealand.
Rob Fisher is Partner, Advisory Co-Leader at PwC New Zealand in Wellington. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
He cofounded Unite, a technology startup acquired by PwC in June 2016. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
11. Sarah Baddeley.
Partner and Board Member, MartinJenkins.
Sarah Baddeley is Partner and Board Member at MartinJenkins in Auckland. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
She trained at the New Zealand Treasury and works across water, energy, transport and social services. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
12. Nick Davis.
Partner, MartinJenkins.
Nick Davis is Partner at MartinJenkins in Wellington. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
He has more than 20 years advising central government, local government and industry. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
13. Phil Noble.
Founder and Managing Partner, SPP Independent Advisors.
Phil Noble is Founder and Managing Partner at SPP Independent Advisors in Australia. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
His work spans strategy, major projects and large scale transformation across finance, telecommunications, infrastructure and not for profit organisations. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
14. Ben Apted.
Senior Partner, SPP Independent Advisors.
Ben Apted is Senior Partner at SPP Independent Advisors in Australia. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
Since 2008, he has directly supported more than $220 million in research funding and more than $1 billion in infrastructure funding. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
15. David Harrington.
Partner, Strategy and Transactions, Port Jackson Partners, EY.
David Harrington is Partner, Strategy and Transactions at Port Jackson Partners, EY in Sydney. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
He was previously Group Executive for Strategy at IAG and has an AI and data science background. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
16. Paul Boulus.
Partner, EY Port Jackson Partners.
Paul Boulus is Partner at EY Port Jackson Partners in Sydney. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
His client work spans Australia, ASEAN, China and Europe, with a focus on data decision intelligence and infrastructure. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
17. Fei Xu.
Partner, Consulting, Deloitte Australia.
Fei Xu is Partner, Consulting at Deloitte Australia in Australia. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
She has more than 10 years in consulting and focuses on strategy to implementation and portfolio optimisation. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
18. Paul Rehder.
Consulting Managing Partner, Deloitte Australia.
Paul Rehder is Consulting Managing Partner at Deloitte Australia in Australia. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
He is Global Advisory Partner for NAB and has 25 years in banking and financial services. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
19. Will Godfrey.
Partner, Risk Consulting, EY Australia.
Will Godfrey is Partner, Risk Consulting at EY Australia in Melbourne. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
He has more than 20 years of experience and works with ASX20 organisations. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
20. Kym Peake.
Partner, EY Parthenon Strategy, EY Australia.
Kym Peake is Partner, EY Parthenon Strategy at EY Australia in Melbourne. The role fits this list because it sits inside the current consulting work serving organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This is the practical context in which the profile is useful to readers comparing advisers.
She was previously Secretary of Victoria’s Department of Health and Human Services. That detail gives readers a concrete way to understand the kind of contribution this consulting partner brings to a client or practice.
What these people show us about consulting partnerships
The clearest pattern is range. Consulting partnership is not one job with one route into it. It can involve building a practice, carrying a sector relationship, advising government, working across borders, bringing technology into strategy or helping an organisation move from a decision to a workable operating model.
A second pattern is translation. The people in this list work between different kinds of knowledge: policy and delivery, data and judgement, strategy and operations, commercial pressure and community outcomes. That translation is often where outside advice becomes useful to the people who must act on it.
How to use this list
Use the list as a starting point for better questions. Begin with the decision you need to improve, then look for the person whose current work best matches that decision. A strategy question may need sector depth. A transformation question may need operating model experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a consulting partner do?
A consulting partner usually combines client advice with responsibility for a practice, sector relationship or firm capability. The exact mix varies across strategy, policy, technology, operations, risk and specialist advisory.
How should I choose a consulting partner?
Start with the decision and the setting, not the firm name alone. Look for current experience in the sector, geography and type of change you need, then compare how clearly the person explains the path from advice to action.
Are the firms in this list the same type of consultancy?
No. The list includes large global professional services firms, strategy practices and specialist advisers. Their scale and sector focus differ, so the right fit depends on the problem and the kind of support required.
Does a partner need to be based in the same city as the client?
Not always. Cross border work is common across Australia and New Zealand, but local context still matters. Check the person’s current office, service scope and experience with organisations like yours before assuming a regional role is the right match.
Conclusion
The 20 people in this list show the range of consulting partnership across Australia and New Zealand. Their work touches strategy, transformation, public policy, technology, risk, infrastructure, financial services and specialist advisory. Use the profiles to sharpen the brief you send and to test fit early.
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