Why Adaptation Advisory?
Since retiring as CEO of a startup that went global, our founder, Rohan Hamden, regularly found himself being asked to provide advice to other companies who are partway through a similar growth journey. Be they small firms just starting out through to companies deep in their growth journey.
He realised they faced many of the same problems he had overcome in his own journey. They did not need to go through the same trial and error his company did to overcome these challenges.
In his network there were many other former CEO, Founders and Directors who had similar levels of experience. While they are more than happy to contribute to the success of others, they wanted to do so in a way that properly recognised their time and talent. Adaptation Advisory was founded to connect these early and mid stage businesses with experts who had tried and tested solutions to their issues.
Our Expert Team
Rohan Hamden, Director
Over the last 10 years Rohan has taken XDI, a climate tech company, from a small startup to a global multimillion dollar firm. Prior to that he established and led the award winning SA Government Climate Adaptation Program. Rohan brings extensive experience in business growth, product, marketing, financing, investment and global strategy.
Stuart Ellis
Stuart Ellis served over 22 years with the Australian Military largely with Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment where he rose to the rank of Colonel. Other roles include CEO of the South Australian Country Fire Service and his own consultancy. He also led the Australian Fire Authorities Council. Stuart brings exceptional skills in leadership, management and negotiation in difficult and complex situations.
Dermot O’Mahony
Dermot brings over 20 years of experience in executive and talent advisory. He has had great success in difficult-to-fill roles where technical skills or extensive experience are required. He has advised leaders of large and small companies in Europe, the Middle East and Australia. He is at ease in speaking truth to power to realise successful outcomes for all. His focus is on de-risking strategic business initiatives through cultural alignment and yielding the right talent from global searches. Dermot has also built and run his own climate-tech talent startup. He brings his world-leading experience to your recruitment and attraction requirements.
