Our people

With a presence across two states and a core team supporting nationally, Bailey Abbott brings together a growing team of specialists who are experts in their respective fields. Having led transformational projects both in-house and as external consultants, our team combines deep industry knowledge with practical experience. We pride ourselves on genuine collaboration with our clients, consistently delivering exceptional outcomes through tailored solutions and a people-first approach.

Our national leadership team

Tom Carlton

CEO
Leveraging more than 17 years of experience in team management, coupled with a robust B2B sales and management background, Tom is a motivated self-starter with strong values, embodying the principles he believes in and leading by example.

Simon Zacest

COO & National Consulting Director
Simon Zacest is a highly regarded consulting professional with over 20 years’ experience across multiple industries, including Government, Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Insurance, Manufacturing and Utilities.

Cassie Stringer

Talent Experience Manager
Cassie is a customer service-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong understanding of the current labour market.

Sarah Cheater

Operations Manager

Mariana Restrepo

Office Coordinator
What our team say about us
What our team say about us

“Bailey Abbott genuinely puts the employees first and provides brilliant opportunities. The network of amazing people to call on within the group is beyond compare.”

Paul P

Consultant

"Great team and a great CEO, stories and laughs galore! People genuinely care, trust and help each other. We care about work/life balance and are unafraid to give it a go!"

Harshal D

Consultant

“A great workplace with such lovely and intelligent people! It's an honour to be part of a growing company with a dedicated and resilient team; and consulting for wonderful clients.”

Carina M

Consultant

“A lot of companies talk about their number one asset being their people. Bailey Abbott lives it. Working with great people, feeling listened to and learning, inspires me to do my best.”

Dale R

Consultant

“Bailey Abbott grants the opportunity to work on great projects with some of the best people. We have extensive experience in many different industries, which fosters innovation!”

Eddie S

Consultant

“Determined, talented, passionate, proud are how I’d describe Bailey Abbott. To be part of a strong and evolving South Australian owned consultancy is a privilege."

Peter H

Consultant

Employee charter

Our approach to clients is underpinned by our Employee Charter, which was developed by our people for our people.

It sets out how we work together – as a team and with clients guided by Bailey Abbott’s set of core values: people, optimism, accountability, and innovation. It’s this dedication, our people and commitment to clients that enables us to deliver distinctively different relationships and achieve the best outcomes for our clients and projects.

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