ABOUT CHANGE2020
Our people are here to help your people
GET TO KNOW US
ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE, PEOPLE & CULTURE
Change2020 is an organisational change and people and culture consultancy, established in 2005 to partner with business leaders to provide expertise, specialised advice, and practical consultancy support in three key pillars: Change and Transformation, Leadership and Culture and Mergers and Acquisitions / Industrial Relations.
The business has been successful in establishing a formidable reputation across diverse industries and markets and being pivotal to the success of major projects through delivering flexible consulting services, adapting and pivoting to meet changing needs and guiding business leaders to successful outcomes.
We offer clarity of vision: “2020 vision” when clarity is what you need.
Our experienced team approach every customer with complete objectivity, to ensure we provide you with tailored solutions to realise your organisation’s purpose and vision. We understand we are in highly uncertain times and initiatives and timeframes move, so we adapt and flex to ensure the outcomes are achieved, always. Beyond spreadsheet assets, budgets, and deliverables, we focus on people. People with feelings, hesitations, and ingrained resistance to change.
The success of your transition will depend on how well you can lead your people into the unfamiliar. And helping organisations foster the right mindsets for success is what we do best.
MERGING AUTHENTICITY & ACCOUNTABILITY
Change2020 has partnered with an incredibly diverse client base – from the disability sector to multi-national mining corporations, from family businesses to global brands – regardless, our values guide our approach and commitment to delivery.
CONNECT
- We are part of our clients’ story.
- We do what we do to help… because we care!
- We connect as humans first, not as consultants – we know our clients.
CURIOUS
- We want to know as much as possible.
- We critically analyse to understand how things really are.
- We listen to understand rather than respond.
CHALLENGE
- We don’t just accept what we are told – we seek facts and diverse insights.
- We challenge (respectfully) and discuss to see issues from another perspective.
CREATE
- We are not cookie-cutter.
- Our solutions are tailored for what our clients need & not what we can sell.
- We adapt based on the changing needs of our clients.
In building a team that believes in – and lives – these values, we have forged a powerful reputation across Australia as highly-effective change leadership consultants.
MEET OUR TALENTED LEADERSHIP TEAM AT CHANGE2020
Kerryn Fewster
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Our fearless leader has spent more than 20 years working with leading Australian and global businesses in the arena of organisational transformation, leadership development and cultural change. Her talent for balancing straight-talking and humour ensures she adds true value to leaders and organisations. When she’s not strategizing, coaching, advising, or sharing her mantra of “embracing ambiguity,” you can usually find Kerryn on an aircraft or a beautiful beach.
Brad Bevan
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Brad is our M&A, industrial relations, and enterprise agreement expert. He’s skilled at developing IR strategies and deploying them with minimal disruption, ensuring clear business benefits. Brad is our go-to guy for due diligence, acquisitions, joint venture integration and divestments. He has partnered with executives, managers, equity partners and legal advisers on a number of projects across Australia in energy, rail, infrastructure, construction, retail, and finance industries.
Maree Gardner
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
She’s vibrant, energetic, and passionate – just the kind of person you want and need to support your team. With a distinguished career in senior executive roles across both the public and private sectors, Maree is an expert in creating collaborative environments and knows the paths to building high performing teams. Her super-power? Being able to sort fad from fact at less than 20 paces.
Gerard McCarthy
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Gerard is a highly experienced Human Resources Leader with over 15 years of expertise working with senior managers and leaders from diverse organisations in Australia and abroad. Gerard is known for his ability to align HR strategies with overall business objectives, he has consistently enhanced organisational performance and employee satisfaction. With a personable leadership approach and a talent for fostering inclusive work environments, Gerard is a trusted advisor to senior executives, driving impactful change and delivering exceptional results.
Sommer Nisbet
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Sommer is a people person. Having worked in the talent and Human Resources sector for more than 20 years, acting as trusted advisor and strategic business partner to key decision makers across the APAC region, Sommer has positively impacted employee engagement, leadership performance and organisational capability within countless organisations. Sommer’s purpose is to empower organisations to create exceptional workplace cultures through effective human resource practices.
Jodie Duley
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
With a wealth of experience and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, Jodie is a valuable asset to any organisation. Her proficiency in managing HR projects, combined with her collaborative approach, enables her to make a significant impact on business performance and employee engagement.
Jodie’s dedication, knowledge, and ability to navigate complex HR challenges make her a sought-after HR professional in her field. With a proven ability to adapt to diverse industries and drive positive change, Jodie continues to excel as a Senior HR Practitioner.
Lauren Harris
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
With a passion for maximising human potential, personal development, and driving change, Lauren has found her calling in the fields of Human Resources, Recruitment, and OD. Lauren excels in supporting organisations through change, transformation, leadership, and culture initiatives. With a keen focus on unlocking the best in people, she brings a wealth of expertise, delivering exceptional results in every endeavour.
Kellie Manchè
GENERAL MANAGER
Kellie is our go-to person for when things need to happen. With more than 20 years’ experience in operations management she can always find a way. She loves planning, organising, and building people and organisations so they are enabled to perform at their best. She is passionate about supporting others and is involved in several community organisations.
Ashleigh Cooper
EXECUTIVE OFFICE MANAGER
Ashleigh is a proactive and forward-thinking professional with exceptional organisational skills and multitasking abilities. Ashleigh thrives in constantly changing environments, remaining adaptable, agile, and calm under pressure. Ashleigh consistently delivers excellence and contributes to team and organisational success.