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Our People

Our people are expert, personable and pragmatic. Our people make us Nous.

We recruit exceptional people from diverse fields into all levels of our organisation. We then invest heavily in the continuing learning and knowledge development of all our people. Our leaders include career consultants and a range of former senior executives from the private, public and community sectors. This allows us to provide you with the ideal blend of world-class consulting technique and nuanced sector expertise. 

We create multi-disciplinary teams with skills and perspectives that perfectly complement yours. Our people listen carefully, push the thinking beyond the obvious, and work in the spirit of genuine co-production. Meet the people who can help your organisation achieve performance and positive influence.

Meet the team

Principals

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Aaron Maher

Principal

Aaron has a deep understanding of public policy and service delivery, and is an expert facilitator, evaluator and strategist. He has worked extensively in human services, including with people experiencing domestic and family violence.

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Andrew Benoy

Principal

Andrew leads the Nous Canberra office and is expert in designing and implementing new operating models.

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Annette Madvig

Principal

Annette leads Nous’ work in Early Childhood Education and Care and co-leads Nous’ evaluation offer.

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Carlos Blanco

Principal

Carlos is passionate about working with clients to deliver innovative and practical solutions to complex challenges. His focus is on translating insight into action that delivers improved performance. 

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Heidi Wilcoxon

Principal

Heidi has 20 years of experience in public, private and not-for-profit environments in Australia, the UK and the Middle East. Heidi is an expert in public health who has worked as a project lead and manager. 

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Ian Thompson

Principal

Ian has 25 years of experience in operational management of hospitals, community health and mental health services. He has a thorough understanding of operational management.

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Marianna Brungs

Principal

Marianna is a qualified lawyer with over 20 years of experience leading work on complex public policy issues with a whole-of-system lens.

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Mark Schultz

Principal

Mark is a specialist in driving public sector performance. He has led significant projects across state and commonwealth central agencies.

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Michael Stewart

Principal

Michael is an experienced project manager, strategic advisor and evaluator with more than 10-years’ experience in health and sustainable development.

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Michael van Koesveld

Principal

Michael is strategic leader with almost 20 years’ experience working in partnership with human services, health, emergency management and community-led organisations to achieve better community outcomes.

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Penny Gregory

Principal

Penny has more than 30 years’ experience in government, including as CEO of the ACT Department of Health and Community Services and CEO of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

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Simon Guttmann

Principal

Simon’s expertise covers strategy, operating model and public policy. He brings deep sector expertise in energy and decarbonisation, environment, planning and precincts, and regional development.

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