About us
At Simple Consulting, we believe in the power of people and sustainable growth for a better working world. We’re a global consultancy of expert leaders and change-makers. We help organisations solve complex issues, create and implement long-term, market-leading solutions, and invest in the right skills and technologies to drive future value and confidence for all stakeholders.
How we can help
Our consulting services cover:
- Management consulting
- Digital strategy
- Corporate finance
- Marketing and sales
Our leadership team
John Smith
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sydney
John joined Simple Consulting in 1987 and is based in Sydney. John is responsible for the strategic direction of Simple Consulting, with a focus on client-first sustainable growth and long-term stakeholder value.
With over 30 years of consulting experience in Australia and the UK, John is a leader in acquisitions and alliances strategies, transformations and turnarounds, cost reduction, risk management and policy development. John has extensive experience across multiple industries, working with public and private sectors.
John holds an MBA with Distinction and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of NSW.
Alex Bass
Managing Director, New York
Alex joined Simple Consulting in 2001, based in New York. Alex has over 20 years of experience in technology, corporate finance, and business transformation.
Before joining Simple Consulting, Alex spent over 10 years with BBCD Corporation as part of their leadership team, developing strategies and market opportunities for multinational organisations.
With Simple Consulting, Alex works on successful brand strategies in the energy and environment, industrial goods, and corporate finance industries across private and public sectors.
Alex holds an MBA and Bachelor of Science from the University of New York.
Kate Williams
Executive Vice President, Melbourne
Kate joined our Melbourne Simple Consulting team in 2014, bringing over 15 years of experience in growth strategies, organisation transformation, and leadership development.
Aligned to financial services, Kate is passionate about helping businesses solve complex problems to become world-class organisations.
Kate holds a BA (Honours) and a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of South Australia.
Alex holds an MBA and Bachelor of Science from the University of New York.