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WA Team

Launched in 2025, our WA team at Bailey Abbott is committed to delivering tailored solutions that drive real impact for local businesses. Backed by a people-first approach and deep industry expertise, our high-calibre consultants bring fresh perspectives, innovative thinking, and a collaborative spirit to every project. We’re here to support WA businesses with the insights and strategies needed to thrive in a dynamic market.

Our WA 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.
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Glen Appleton

Managing Director
With over 20 years Industry experience Glen has a history of building high performing consulting teams, leading through innovation, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence and professionalism.
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Ang Emery

Principal Consultant
Ang is a passionate transformation leader with 20+ years of experience guiding teams through complex digital change. She thrives on turning challenges into opportunities that drive innovation and real business impact.
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Gerard McCarthy

Principal Consultant
Gerard is a respected leader in the Data Intelligence space known for his knack for combining data, technology, and people to achieve great results. He has over 18 years of experience in corporate environments and is driven to achieve great business outcomes.
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Nicholas Schafer

Principal Consultant
Nicholas has over 18 years of professional experience building data solutions with leading WA brands.
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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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