Our Values
This is where our journey begins. Our holistic approach is based on a strong set of values, underlying all our work and attitudes.
Integrity
We do the right thing, all the time. We do not compromise on our values and our work.
Innovation
We strive to be forward-thinking, basing our work on the latest research available.
Sustainability
We want to create a better future for all, where value means more than a financial bottom-line.
Authenticity
What you see is what you get. Authenticity is what we bring to your business.
Meet the team
Ben Ansel
Founder, managing director
Ben is an operations leader with over 20 years of experience across mining, technology, and not-for-profit sectors. He specialises in building strategic frameworks that drive operational efficiency and sustainable profitability whilst positioning organisations for long-term resilience.
Known for his people-centred approach, Ben creates engagement structures that align teams with organisational objectives and foster high performance. He has a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale projects whilst maintaining rigorous standards in compliance and safety. His cross-industry expertise enables him to bring fresh perspectives to operational challenges and translate best practices across diverse contexts.
Ben's leadership philosophy is straightforward: strong operations are built on clear strategy, capable people, and systems that work. He partners with organisations to strengthen what matters most—performance, resilience, and the capacity to adapt.
Part strategist. Part leader.
All about impact.
Deserae Frisk
Co-director
Deserae is a strategic consultant and systems thinker who helps organisations build clarity and momentum. She specialises in aligning strategy, governance, and operations to create coherent organisational rhythms that drive execution and enable adaptation.
With expertise spanning enterprise portfolio initiation, governance design, and PMO delivery, Deserae has worked across government, financial services, and not-for-profit sectors. She excels at translating strategic intent into operational reality—establishing the structures, processes, and cadences that turn plans into measurable outcomes.
Known as both a strategist and a "fixer," Deserae partners with executives and leadership teams to solve complex organisational challenges. Her approach balances rigour with pragmatism, always maintaining focus on the people who will ultimately deliver results. She builds frameworks that don't just look good on paper—they work in practice and strengthen organisational capability over time.
Part strategist. Part builder.
All about impact.
Kerryn Treanor
Strategic partner
Kerryn is a strategic partner with an MBA in Psychology and Human Resources, specialising in building organisational cultures where people and performance thrive together. She works across government and not-for-profit sectors to create equitable workplaces that manage psychosocial risk effectively whilst driving sustainable change.
Her expertise lies in optimising operations through a people-centred lens—addressing the human factors that determine whether strategic initiatives succeed or fail. Kerryn brings both strategic rigour and practical problem-solving to complex organisational challenges, with particular strength in navigating cultural transformation and wellbeing integration.
Kerryn's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and her lived experience in the disability sector inform her approach to inclusion and equity. She understands that meaningful outcomes require more than policy—they demand intentional design, accountability, and systems that genuinely support diverse needs. This perspective makes her a credible advocate and effective partner for organisations seeking to embed inclusive practice into their operations.