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
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.
Andrew Benoy
Principal
Andrew leads the Nous Canberra office and is expert in designing and implementing new operating models.
Annette Madvig
Principal
Annette leads Nous’ work in Early Childhood Education and Care and co-leads Nous’ evaluation offer.
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.
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.
Ian Thompson
Principal
Ian has 30 years’ experience in Australian health care, working at Federal and State Government levels, in operational management and as a consultant.
Mark Schultz
Principal
Mark is a specialist in driving public sector performance. He has led significant projects across state and commonwealth central agencies.
Michael Stewart
Principal
Michael is an experienced project manager, strategic advisor and evaluator with more than 10-years’ experience in health and sustainable development.
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.
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.
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.
