
July 23, 2025
Sam
Ransley
he/him/his
Transformation, Strategy Delivery, and Business Operations leader
Victoria
Brand statement
Career Journey
Career Story
I'm a pragmatic transformation and operations leader with deep hands-on experience leading
and driving change at the enterprise level.
I have expertise in strategic development and delivery, transformation, process reengineering, business optimisation, operating model design, large scale operations, and cost reduction in addition to a range of portfolio, program, project, and change management methodologies and techniques - including a lean six sigma black belt. I have further spoken nationally and internationally on topics concerned with driving sustainable organisational improvements, and have AGVSA security clearance.
Career Highlight
Career Goal
Experience
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[ { "role": "Head of Transformation, Relationships (interim)", "company": "BT (Westpac", "endYear": "", "endMonth": "", "location": "Melbourne", "startYear": "2023", "startMonth": "12", "currentRole": true, "description": "Design and lead the enterprise transformation program to drive improved Adviser/Member experience, improved financials, and increased scalability through external relationships" }, { "role": "Director and Founder", "company": "696 Consulting", "endYear": "", "endMonth": "", "location": "Melbounrne", "startYear": "2018", "startMonth": "10", "currentRole": true, "description": "Work with organisations to successfully deliver on their strategy, to transform & improve their operations, and to provide assurance around programs delivery" }, { "role": "Partner", "company": "Business Aspect", "endYear": "2018", "endMonth": "9", "location": "National", "startYear": "2016", "startMonth": "2", "currentRole": true, "description": "National management consultancy which assists Government clients with the execution of their business strategy to drive sustainable value\n*Led the Business Process Transformation service line in FY16\n*Led the Strategy & Governance service line in FY17" }, { "role": "General Manager, Business & Strategic Services", "company": "Airservices Australia", "endYear": "2016", "endMonth": "1", "location": "Canberra", "startYear": "2013", "startMonth": "4", "currentRole": true, "description": "Airservices provides air traffic control and navigational aids across 11% of the world’s airspace, as well as aviation fire fighting and rescue services at Australia’s largest airports.\n\nLed the functions of Strategy, Business Performance, Business Improvement, Change Management, Special Programs, Business Intelligence, and Internal Communications" }, { "role": "Director, Project Services & Business Change", "company": "UBS Wealth Management", "endYear": "2013", "endMonth": "2", "location": "Melbourne", "startYear": "2011", "startMonth": "2", "currentRole": true, "description": "Led the program and project function\nLed enterprise process transformation program" }, { "role": "Senior Manager, Advisory", "company": "EY", "endYear": "2011", "endMonth": "2", "location": "National", "startYear": "2008", "startMonth": "3", "currentRole": true, "description": "Part of start up of Advisory services within the APAC region.\n\nManagement consultant expertise with an emphasis on operating model design, operational effectiveness, program management, process analysis and improvement, workforce management, change management, and business readiness." } ]
Career & Personal Growth
My career goal is...
Have been working in a portfolio career (consulting/interim/contracting) for the past 7 years, looking for my next interesting piece of work where I can make a real difference.
My personal goal is...
Vision of Success
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Pursuits
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Contact Information
Work Preference
Prefered Working Location
Melbourne, Victoria
Work Preference
WIP
Expertise & Skills
Primary Expertise
Business Operations
Secondary Expertise
Project - Program - Product Delivery
Seniority Level
25 - 30 years
Key Skill
Impact
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Flair
Beyond the Bio
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Learning