About Neil
Neil is recognised as a straight-talking strategist who turns complex data into real-world results.
Managing Partner, DunneMedforth
Founder and Chair, Evinact
Executive Chair, Redman Solutions
Neil is an experienced global leader, entrepreneur, and company director with extensive leadership, governance, and advisory experience across ASX-listed, private, and public sector organisations. He is recognised for his deep understanding of strategy, data, digital, and emerging technologies in a globally competitive economy.
He is recognised as a straight-talking strategist, retained by public and private entities, including two Australian capital city local governments, for his expert digital advice and ability to turn complex data into real-world results.
Neil has a proven track record in leading organisational change and delivering outcomes in high-risk and highly complex environments, both domestically and globally. His work spans sectors including natural resources and mining, defence, technology, human services, telecommunications, public safety, cyber, risk and threat management, and emergency management.
He is the founder and Managing Partner of DunneMedforth, a specialist advisory and assurance firm working on the most complex strategic and operational challenges in a data-driven world. He is also the founder and chair of the Evinact group, which he has grown into a respected national professional services company. He serves as Executive Chairman of Redman Solutions, enabling more effective and accountable government.
Neil has advised and led boards, committees, and executive teams through strategic and operational challenges in areas such as macroeconomics, global trade, crisis management, risk management, cybersecurity, M&A, and government relations.
He is a sought-after keynote speaker and storyteller, valued for his direct and engaging style. He is the voice behind the Conflict Chronicles podcast, sharing the experiences of those on the front line of conflict, and is the founder of Mates 4 Mates, supporting a new generation of service personnel.
A former senior military leader with multiple commendations, Neil contributed to social and economic stability in several countries, delivering critical services in high-risk environments.
He also serves as an operational leader in the Rural Fire Service Queensland, directing frontline teams in high-pressure emergency environments.
“At a time when conversations around open data and enhanced transparency across all levels of government are geared towards enacting action and change, Neil’s expertise as an advocate for making the complex, simple is in high demand.”
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