Meet Our Team

Pioneers in practical transformation

Meet the team who dares to do change differently. We're seasoned pros from the very businesses we serve—no career consultants here. With us, the work is serious but the vibe is always lively.

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Who we are

We are passionate about people and transformation.

Our experts are drawn from the very environments we consult for, ensuring a practical, real-world understanding of your change challenges, because we've lived them. Each of us is deeply committed to change that centers on people, not just processes. With backgrounds as diverse as our skills, we share a common purpose: to guide organisations through complex change with clear, effective strategies. We are Systems Thinkers at heart—strategic, thorough, and always human-centric.  

 

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Daniel Franco

CEO

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Michelle Holland

Founder & Director

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Kylie Butler

General Manager

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Nicolle Moura

Business Operations Coordinator

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Orion Sommariva

Business Operations Analyst

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Gabriela Vasconcelos

Marketing and Podcast Manager

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Antonio Piscitelli

Head of Commercial

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Skye Browne

Lead Consultant

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Ray Scanlon

Lead Consultant

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Sasha MacGillivray

Lead Consultant

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Valerie Lux

Lead Consultant

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Paula Jacques

Change Partner

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Fiona Wellby

Change Partner

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Victoria Travers

Change Partner

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Steven Renfrey

Change Partner

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Olivia Brown

Change Partner

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Gemma Simpson

Change Partner

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Melita Ford

Change Partner

Novatech, a global company, values quality, leadership, and culture. With SynergyIQ's help, we identified strengths, addressed gaps, and aligned our people with our goals.
Novatech, a global company, values quality, leadership, and culture. With SynergyIQ's help, we identified strengths, addressed gaps, and aligned our people with our goals.

Leko Novakovic

Managing Director and Founder, Novatech

SynergyIQ truly partnered with us to develop a Learning and Development strategy and define an operating model for the organisation that supports our goal of implementing a ‘best in industry’ learning and development program for our team. They were able to facilitate very valuable conversations and constructively challenge us which shaped our thinking and ensured we achieved the desired outcomes.
SynergyIQ truly partnered with us to develop a Learning and Development strategy and define an operating model for the organisation that supports our goal of implementing a ‘best in industry’ learning and development program for our team. They were able to facilitate very valuable conversations and constructively challenge us which shaped our thinking and ensured we achieved the desired outcomes.

Belinda Vivian

Chief People Officer, Workskil Australia - Employment and Community Services

“Working with SynergyIQ has been instrumental in ensuring the success of PLATO Connect. Their ability to understand our goals, engage stakeholders, and guide us through the complexities of change made all the difference. SynergyIQ’s approach allowed us to not only launch the platform successfully but also lay the foundation for SACE to support teachers’ professional learning.”
“Working with SynergyIQ has been instrumental in ensuring the success of PLATO Connect. Their ability to understand our goals, engage stakeholders, and guide us through the complexities of change made all the difference. SynergyIQ’s approach allowed us to not only launch the platform successfully but also lay the foundation for SACE to support teachers’ professional learning.”

Jamie Dunnill

Program Manager, for Change and Partnerships, SACE

The SA Film Corporation engaged Synergy IQ for a corporate team structure and Chief Operating Officer role review. They quickly grasped our business and team functions, fostering trust and fitting into our culture. We highly recommend Synergy IQ for future services.
The SA Film Corporation engaged Synergy IQ for a corporate team structure and Chief Operating Officer role review. They quickly grasped our business and team functions, fostering trust and fitting into our culture. We highly recommend Synergy IQ for future services.

Robyn Jones

COO, South Australian Film Corporation

It was an incredible experience that equipped our team with valuable tools for effective change support. They tailored the content to our needs, making complex concepts accessible and fun. Our staff now have a clear roadmap for change leadership. It was a game-changing experience for our organization.
It was an incredible experience that equipped our team with valuable tools for effective change support. They tailored the content to our needs, making complex concepts accessible and fun. Our staff now have a clear roadmap for change leadership. It was a game-changing experience for our organization.

Stacey Northover

Executive General Manager, Believe Housing

The City of Burnside sought an innovative Leadership Development Program, and Synergy IQ delivered a tailored solution that aligns with our Leadership Competencies and Behaviors. It includes the internationally recognized Dare to Lead program.
The City of Burnside sought an innovative Leadership Development Program, and Synergy IQ delivered a tailored solution that aligns with our Leadership Competencies and Behaviors. It includes the internationally recognized Dare to Lead program.

Matt Spearman

Group Manager People & Innovation, City of Burnside

Ray was able to engage with senior stakeholders effectively, and work collaboratively with a disjointed HR Leadership team. He was able to produce thorough analysis of the current state, model best practice, and make tangible recommendations on how to reshape and activate the HR function to best align with the strategic and operational business outcomes.
Ray was able to engage with senior stakeholders effectively, and work collaboratively with a disjointed HR Leadership team. He was able to produce thorough analysis of the current state, model best practice, and make tangible recommendations on how to reshape and activate the HR function to best align with the strategic and operational business outcomes.

Billie-Jo Barbara

Chief Human Resources Officer, Department, Child Protection

I had the pleasure of having my entire HR team participate in SynergyIQ’s Reframe Change program, and it was truly an amazing development experience for all of us. The beauty of this program lies in its simplicity and practicality. The concepts are straightforward and easy to understand, making them applicable in our day-to-day operations.
I had the pleasure of having my entire HR team participate in SynergyIQ’s Reframe Change program, and it was truly an amazing development experience for all of us. The beauty of this program lies in its simplicity and practicality. The concepts are straightforward and easy to understand, making them applicable in our day-to-day operations.

Amanda Takos

Executive General Manager People & Culture, Anglicare

Our Executive team recently completed the Reframe Change Program with SynergyIQ, and I couldn't recommend it highly enough. The program resonated perfectly with our team and came at just the right time, as we were preparing for a significant business transformation and go-live event. It proved to be an invaluable investment of our time, hitting the mark in every way. The SynergyIQ team brought a wealth of knowledge, relatability, and genuine care for the outcomes they delivered. Their guidance has completely transformed the way we, as a leadership team, approach change. If you're considering a change program that drives real results, this is the one to choose.
Our Executive team recently completed the Reframe Change Program with SynergyIQ, and I couldn't recommend it highly enough. The program resonated perfectly with our team and came at just the right time, as we were preparing for a significant business transformation and go-live event. It proved to be an invaluable investment of our time, hitting the mark in every way. The SynergyIQ team brought a wealth of knowledge, relatability, and genuine care for the outcomes they delivered. Their guidance has completely transformed the way we, as a leadership team, approach change. If you're considering a change program that drives real results, this is the one to choose.

Andrew Mills

CEO, Homestart Finance

SynergyIQ has been fantastic in helping me develop the necessary skills and traits to become a better leader for business and life.
SynergyIQ has been fantastic in helping me develop the necessary skills and traits to become a better leader for business and life.

Michael Phillips

Fortinet

You know, people like to over promise, but they've ticked the box every single time. SynergyIQ care about people as much as we do. We've been delighted with the performance and the partnership.
You know, people like to over promise, but they've ticked the box every single time. SynergyIQ care about people as much as we do. We've been delighted with the performance and the partnership.

Craig Carter

Chief Information Officer, ACH Group

Their understanding of what to do to create a culture suitable for your customer and their ability to communicate this understanding is excellent. I know that purpose and commercial business leaders will benefit from their experience and knowledge.
Their understanding of what to do to create a culture suitable for your customer and their ability to communicate this understanding is excellent.  I know that purpose and commercial business leaders will benefit from their experience and knowledge.

Sharyn Boer

CEO, Meals on Wheels SA

SynergyIQ get it. Their flexibility in approach, deep understanding of the change process and ability to understand what success looks like means they’re able to adapt to all audiences and teams.
SynergyIQ get it. Their flexibility in approach, deep understanding of the change process and ability to understand what success looks like means they’re able to adapt to all audiences and teams.

Tanya Di Lorenzo

Director People & Culture, Dept Infrastructure & Transport

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Combining hands-on consultancy with skill-building programs. We’re not just facilitating change; we’re embedding the capability to sustain it long-term, ensuring your team is ready for the future. 

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