Vanessa Gavan
FOUNDER AND JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR
Vanessa is the founder of Maximus and has spent over two decades transforming organisations and the leaders within them seeking progressive change. Vanessa is known for working with an extensive range of C-Suites, Executives and Boards to make an exponential impact. Vanessa is the custodian of the Firm's strategy, innovation and global partnerships which collectively position Maximus as one of Australia's leading performance impact organisations.
Brent Duffy
JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR
As Joint Managing Director, Brent oversees our national portfolio of clients delivering innovative solutions globally. Brent applies a strategic and pragmatic approach to business performance with his ability to consistently deliver proven value and lasting business results. Brent has worked across a diverse range of sectors with an impressive roster of ASX listed corporate and fast growing organisations.
EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP EXPERTS
James Keeler
PORTFOLIO DIRECTOR
James manages and advises a portfolio of diverse domestic and international clients. From Australian blue-chip brands to organisations which are at the vanguard of their industry and ready for change. James is known for delivering transformational impact, making individuals and teams appreciate the power of effective leadership. James leads a dynamic portfolio of leading industry clients to drive change from executive level down through the spine of the organisation.
Vanessa Powell
PORTFOLIO DIRECTOR
Vanessa has over 20 years global consulting experience and has partnered with some of the largest companies in the Asia Pacific region. As an experienced facilitator, business leader and psychologist, Vanessa works with senior leaders to shift mindset, aligning leaders to organisational purpose and strategy. Vanessa leads an extensive portfolio of cross sector industry clients to facilitate organisational change, culture and leadership strategy.
Mark Sowden
PORTFOLIO DIRECTOR
Mark is an expert facilitator with 15 years of experience in Leadership development across a range of industries, driving transformative change within executives and senior leadership teams. Blending a high-challenge approach with a nurturing coaching style, Mark focuses on what leaders and organisations need to do to shift the dial on behaviour change and performance.
Tracey Sandeman
STRATEGY & ADVISORY DIRECTOR
Tracey specialises in business transformation, strategy facilitation and operating model design including complex change initiatives. Tracey leads our strategy and advisory practice and has extensive industry experience yielding cross functional organisational efficiencies and leadership impact.
Carla Rossi-Zalmons
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Carla specialises in brand transformation and customer experience change. She has both industry and consulting experience from leading blue chip organisations. Carla leads our Marketing and brand team and is a driver for innovation and transformation.
Lani Swanton
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Lani’s expertise span across all facets of operational performance with acute focus on delivery and execution of high impact projects. She leads our operations and projects team for Maximus.
SPECIALIST LEADERSHIP EXPERTS
James Chapman
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
As a former Olympic medalist and high-performance coaching expert, James leads our specialised coaching practice and has extensive expertise across all facets of leadership. James’ expertise includes mindset shifts, behavioral change, focus, resilience, clarity, structured thinking and strategic leadership.
Danielle Moore
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Danielle leads our leadership experience design and specialised offerings practice which includes our psychometric assessment centre and all aspects of product innovation. In addition, Danielle facilitates transformational leadership programs across large-scaled organisations, including group coaching and mentorship.
Caspar De Carteret
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Caspar redefines the boundaries of human potential. With a record of focusing the mindset, goals and perspectives of global leaders. Caspar is a coach and a catalyst for transformation, propelling individuals, teams and organisations towards growth.
Nicholas Stavrinidis
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
As a specialist in leadership impact, Nicholas is a true value creator. His ability to blend structured thinking with the fundamental mindset shifts required for middle to senior leadership transitions allows him to challenge perspectives, design transformative experiences, and drive both individual and organisational growth.
