Meet Some of
Our People
The people I work with, and the variety and complexity of problems we work together to solve are what make consulting such a rewarding career pathway for me
Gaby Bennett
Associate
Linkedin- Bachelor (Honours) and Masters of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Queensland (2019)
What do you find most exciting about your job?
I love working with highly capable and intelligent clients who, by virtue of our line of work, come to us with a problem that they can’t solve on their own, and being able to help them solve that problem. You can see the impact of your work at the highest levels of an organisation, from very early on in your career, which is unlike any other job.
What advice would you give to a uni student/graduate unsure about which role to pursue?
Ultimately, I don’t think you can make a ‘wrong’ decision in choosing your first job – you will inevitably learn so much whichever path you choose, and no decision is forever. However, for anyone that is worried about choosing the ‘right’ job, consulting is a pathway that allows you to recreate your journey over and over again. The variety of problems, industries, and clients to work with is like an endless supply of career changes in one role. And it is this variety that keeps me continuously engaged in my work.
I am constantly inspired by the intelligence and humility of my colleagues at EY-Parthenon Strategy and I love the ‘never stop learning’ culture. It’s a workplace where stepping out of your comfort zone is not only supported, but actively encouraged.
Doug George
Director
Linkedin- Master of Environmental Economics (Distinction) from the London School of Economics
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (First Class Honours) from the University of NSW
- Aviation enthusiast. Basketballer. Aspiring golfer (enthusiasm not matched by skill).
Why did you choose to study the Master of Environmental Economics?
I was motivated to undertake my Master in Environmental Economics and Climate Change due to the undeniable (and increasingly visible) effects of global warming on our planet. I believe that Australia is well positioned to act meaningfully to mitigate these impacts and I would like to actively contribute to that effort.
Advice to people wondering if they would enjoy a career in consulting?
Every consultant has generally followed a different path into the industry, though we all have an appreciation for the journey required to solve complex problems. No matter your background, if you feel that you enjoy problem solving, particularly in a commercial context, then it’s very likely that you will enjoy consulting.
Dream guests for a dinner party?
Michael Jordan, Kevin De Bruyne, Lewis Hamilton, Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
I really enjoy being able to support clients to solve the most important problems on their agendas. I also love that I get to work with capable and lovely people from all sorts of different backgrounds and learn from them while helping them in their development journey.
Felicity Hughes
Partner
Linkedin- Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Chemistry, UNSW (awarded with First Class Hons and the University Medal)
Can you give us a sense of the range of industries or types of projects you’ve worked on (so far)?
I’ve worked across a wide range of industries – retail and consumer goods, and health and human services are my focus areas, but I’ve also worked across building materials, financial services, oil & gas, food production and many more.
My projects have focussed on corporate and business unit strategy development, negotiation support, operating model design and the architecture of major transformation projects.
You played a key role in developing our values – can you summarise why we need them or what they mean to you/us?
I think values are vital for any organisation – they help codify what’s important and set an aspiration for how people should treat each other.
The culture and relationships we form at EY-PS have always been my favourite part of working here, so it felt important to try to write down what underpins that. I think the 6 that we landed on really do articulate what EY-PS is about – ‘humility’ and ‘connection’ stand out as the really distinctive ones for me.
I really enjoy the work – I enjoy helping our clients and the fact that I am constantly learning. But it is the people and the culture of EY-Parthenon Strategy that has kept me here. It is a privilege to work with such an intelligent, collaborative, and supportive group of people.
Anthony Gray
Partner
Linkedin- Bachelor of Economics (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) from the University of Sydney
- Proud dad. Frustrated traveler. Baseball tragic.
How do you explain your job to family and friends?
Helping our clients – in my case, usually senior company executives – solve their most important and impactful problems that their organisation faces, which might be identifying how and where to grow, how to react to emerging disruption in their industry, or better meet the changing needs of their customers.
What advice do you have for graduates interviewing for roles in consulting?
We are looking for good problem solvers that can contribute in a team. The best impression you can make is to be interesting and thoughtful and show an ability to get to the bottom of complex issues.
Baseball. Why do you think it’s so great?
Baseball is the ultimate sport for consultants – it’s a very cerebral game, full of tactics and strategy, and more data than you know what to do with (see Moneyball).