At StepChange, we are more than just a professional consulting firm – we are a dynamic community of passionate individuals committed to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility.
Our team is driven not only by the desire to deliver outstanding results for our clients but also by the profound impact our work has on society. We believe that our responsibility extends beyond the boardroom, which is why we actively volunteer and engage in causes that resonate with our core values.
One of our most cherished initiatives is the MACA200, a challenging 200-kilometer bike ride dedicated to raising crucial funds for cancer research. This event embodies our commitment to making a tangible difference in the fight against cancer while fostering a spirit of camaraderie and perseverance within our team.
But our dedication to social impact doesn’t stop there. We also empower our StepChangers to pursue their own personal passions and community initiatives that align with our core values. Whether it’s participating in health and fitness events, mentoring youth, or engaging in volunteer work, we support our team members in making a positive difference in the world.
Through these activities, we cultivate an environment where teamwork, leadership, and empathy thrive. At StepChange, we believe that by investing in our people and our communities, we contribute to a better, more equitable world – one step at a time.
At StepChange, we value teamwork, excellence, innovation and continual improvement and we embed these values in everything we do.
We work with a team of experts in various fields and domains, and we foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration and leadership. We are always looking for ways to enhance our services and solutions to deliver the best outcomes for our clients and partners.
We care for each other and are a true, inclusive team
We are a great company to partner with
We believe in action and delivery
Our Team
At StepChange, we are a team of local technology experts who have been delivering digital, strategy, technology and change management solutions since 2003. We work with major asset intensive industries and help them improve their business processes, procedures and systems.
We are proud of our reputation for delivery excellence and our network of best-in-industry professionals, who we call ‘StepChangers’. Our StepChangers are immersed in our client organisations and trusted for their skills and passion to drive successful outcomes.
StepChange is more than just a service provider, we are a trusted partner who cares about our clients and their projects. We have well defined methods, accelerators, tools and services to support our clients’ investments and goals.
Board & Management
Pino Todesco
Chief Operating Officer, COO StepChange Consultants
Geoffrey Lewis
Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Lewis established formerly listed ASG Group Limited (ASX: ASZ) in 1996 and was its Managing Director until it was acquired and delisted in late 2016 for $350 million by Japanese multinational IT services and consulting business Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.
He since founded COSOL Limited (ASX:COS) and has been its Non-Executive Chairman since inception. Mr Lewis has over 25 years’ experience in the delivery of IT services and outsourcing.
Shane Bransby
Managing Director
Mr Bransby is an experienced IT services professional with particular expertise in areas including company strategy, mergers & acquisitions. He has been involved in the acquisition, consolidation and integration of multiple IT services companies and has over 20 years’ experience as a director and key executive of both public and private companies, including having held the role of Head of Mergers and Acquisition and Strategy with ASG Group Limited (formerly ASX:ASG) with NRI Australia Limited, part of the multi-billion dollar Nomura Group.
Mr Bransby was instrumental in the strategic planning and execution of NRI’s acquisition in 2021 of Planit (a leading quality assurance business with offices in Australia, New Zealand, India and the United Kingdom) and subsequent follow-on acquisitions. In 2022-23, he was involved in the roll-up of 3 NZ cyber security firms to form Bastion Security Group, in respect of which he is currently a Non-Executive Director.
Adam Simpson
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr Simpson is well-known for his career in the Australian Football League (AFL) as both a player and coach. Mr Simpson was captain of the North Melbourne Football Club from 2004 to 2008 and his strong work ethic and collaborative leadership was acknowledged with All-Australian honours. Mr Simpson transitioned from a successful playing career to a coaching career with the West Coast Eagles, coaching the team from 2014 to 2024 and leading the team to a premiership in 2018.
Beyond AFL, Mr Simpson has also achieved significant success in the business world. Mr Simpson has a strong skill-set in matters such as goal setting, team dynamics, continuous improvement, resilience, and innovation, drawing on his 3 decades of experience within high-performance sport environments.
Stephen Pacecca
Chief Financial Officer, CFO
Mr Pacecca is a highly credentialled finance executive with more than 20 years experience across finance, technology and strategic operations. He has held senior leadership roles in large scale ASX-listed and Japanese listed organisation operating in multiple jurisdictions.
Stephen background includes:
- Structuring and pricing of large-scale IT contracts, including commercial negotiations with Tier 1 clients
- Leadership of mult-jurisdictional finance operations across Australia, New Zealand, india, the Philippines and the United Kingdom.
- Proven capability in ASX, JPX and JSOX compliance and global audit oversight.
- Experience leading large-scale ERP system installations and integrations.
- Exposure to AI, data centre and software development capital programs with R&D implications
- Establishment of offshore delivery models to support operational scalability and cost efficiency,
Emma Wates
Company Secretary
Ms Wates has over 20 years‘ experience in providing company secretarial and corporate compliance services to listed companies. Ms Wates has advised on a number of successful ASX listings as well as being involved in various secondary and seed capital raisings for public and private companies.
Ms Wates is a chartered accountant and a senior associate of the Financial Services Institute of Australia.
