SA Team

With over 50 dedicated consultants, our SA team at Bailey Abbott partners with local businesses to deliver digital transformation and data intelligence services that drive real impact. We proudly work with many of South Australia’s largest businesses, offering expertise across all industries.

We believe South Australian businesses deserve a partner who understands the local landscape and delivers cost-effective, tailored solutions. Our team combines deep local knowledge with national experience, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service and tangible results every step of the way.

Our SA leadership team

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.

Sarah Barrera

State Sales Director
Sarah is a results-focused Information and Communication Technology executive manager, having worked in various capacities in an IT career spanning 20 years.

Mike Jeffries

Strategic Account Manager
With 25+ years in Adelaide’s hardware, software, and consulting sales, Mike builds lasting partnerships through reliability, transparency, and honest service.

Ben Moretti

Principal Consultant
Ben is a highly experienced data generalist, Agile practitioner and engagement manager with over thirty years of expertise in diverse industries such as energy, environment, oil and gas, renewables, and consulting to a wide range of client sectors.

Carol Jefferson

Principal Consultant
Carol is a skilled leader in strategic transformations, change management, and business analysis, prioritising customer needs. Certified in PMI PMBOK, PMP, and Prince2, she navigates complex environments, managing stakeholders and vendors to drive successful outcomes.

Carolyn Walker

Principal Consultant
Carolyn is a highly experienced ITSM Consultant specialising in IT Operations, SIAM, and Cyber Security Alignment, dedicated to driving service maturity and operational excellence.

Evan Klose

Principal Consultant
A highly experienced Business Analyst and leader, Evan helps businesses navigate complexity, uncover opportunities, and drive meaningful outcomes. With a sharp strategic mindset and a keen eye for detail, he transforms insights into actionable solutions that deliver real business value.

Lubos Vnuk

Principal Consultant
Lubos is an established IT professional with over 25 years of international experience in Australia, Asia, and Europe.

Michael Wilson

Principal Consultant
Michael is a highly experienced Change and Business Transformation Leader within complex cross-functional operations. He has a passion and energy for creating and delivering value to shareholders and customers.

Nigel Hey

Principal Consultant
Nigel has consulting and management experience across a broad range of industries and sectors, most recently as the Chief Information Officer for a national retail marketing company.
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

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.

Employee charter

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