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Yarra Ranges Council
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Yarra Ranges Council

Recreation and Open Space Strategy

Yarra Ranges Council

Divanshu Verma2021-07-08T09:21:21+10:00
Latrobe City Council
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Latrobe City Council

Latrobe Creative Precinct Commercial Partnerships Strategy

Latrobe City Council

Divanshu Verma2021-07-08T09:20:53+10:00
Equestrian Victoria
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Equestrian Victoria

Strategic Analysis and Advisory

Equestrian Victoria

Divanshu Verma2021-07-08T09:20:26+10:00
Campbelltown City Council
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Campbelltown City Council

Aquatic and Indoor Sport Strategy

Campbelltown City Council

Divanshu Verma2021-07-08T09:19:55+10:00
Golf NSW
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Golf NSW

Community Impact of Golf in NSW

Golf NSW

Divanshu Verma2021-07-08T09:19:26+10:00
Western United Football Club
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Western United Football Club

A-League Licence Feasibility Study and Business Case

Western United Football Club

Divanshu Verma2021-07-08T09:18:55+10:00
Savills
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Savills

National Strategic Plan – Residential Division

Savills

Divanshu Verma2021-07-08T09:18:01+10:00
Royal Melbourne Show
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Royal Melbourne Show

Annual Targeted Consumer Research

Royal Melbourne Show

Divanshu Verma2021-07-08T09:14:54+10:00
Bowls Australia
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Bowls Australia

Optimal Governance Review

Bowls Australia

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Keanu Giummarra

GRADUATE CONSULTANT

Keanu joined SBP as a Graduate Consultant in November 2019 and assists with all project delivery. He holds a Bachelor in Science, specialising in Neuroscience, from the University of Melbourne and is currently undertaking a part-time Masters of Sports Coaching at the University of Sydney.

Keanu has recent project experience involving analysis of various client data sources and market research relating to the strategic and operating environments for our clients. He also provides a strong understanding of high-performance pathways through his career as a professional football coach, currently coaching in the NPL.

Fun Facts

  • A passionate football coach, developing the next Sam Kerr or Tim Cahill.
  • Loves eating, hates cooking.
  • A keen interest in live music, constantly ticking artists off his bucket list.
  • Always searching for the best happy hours around town.

Jeff Riseley

HP CONSULTANT

Jeff joined SBP in November 2016 and holds a Double Bachelor in Exercise and Sport Science and Business (Sports Management) from Deakin University and is currently undertaking a Masters in High Performance Sport at the Australian Catholic University.

Jeff has recent project experience involving collecting and analysing multiple data sources to synthesise meaningful insights for our clients.

He combines a strong understanding of elite sport and high performance management through his studies and career as a professional track and field athlete. Jeff has competed at three Olympic Games and is currently training towards his fourth in Tokyo.

Fun Facts

  • A three-time Olympian, aiming to make a fourth appearance in Tokyo 2021.
  • Has a full passport through some incredible experiences along his athletics career.
  • Newfound passion for design has come through his house renovations.
  • Can be found walking Hans to the best local coffee spots.

Anna Eades

CONSULTANT

Anna joined SBP in January 2017 and holds a Double Bachelor in Exercise and Sport Science and Business (Sports Management) from Deakin University. She is currently undertaking a part-time MBA at Melbourne Business School and is also a member of The Research Society (TRS).

Her experience at SBP includes stakeholder engagement planning and insights, survey design and reporting, data analysis and qualitative research. She also provides a lens into the next generation across digital disruption, social connectivity and commercial opportunities.

Fun Facts

  • Recently completed her first marathon.
  • A key member of ‘Fourthorn’ – the four-time reigning Victorian Premier League hockey champions.
  • Favourite holiday destination is Mollymook Beach, on the NSW South Coast.
  • Will often enjoy the sun with a book or a tasty cocktail after getting her MBA assignments in.

Ben Manning

SENIOR MANAGER - CONSULTING

Ben joined SBP in 2013 and has experience across strategic planning and implementation, strategic and operational reviews, market research and member communications.

In addition, Ben is a member of The Research Society (TRS); and holds an MBA from Monash Business School. He also holds a Double Bachelor in Exercise and Sport Science and Business (Sports Management) from Deakin University.

He has a strong understanding of the recreation, leisure and sport participation and event landscape through his role at SBP and his previous participation and development role at the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS).

Fun Facts

  • Current industry mentor through Monash Business School.
  • Another disillusioned Saints supporter.
  • Enjoys 5:30am runs along the Carrum river.
  • Reading interests: behavioural psychology and meditation.

Tim Murdoch

CONSULTANT

Tim joined SBP in October 2017 after spending over 10 years in various roles across the sports industry. Most recently Tim was a lecturer at Deakin University in the Master of Sport Management program.

Tim holds a Master of Business (Sport Management) from Deakin University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Sport Management and Business Law) from Curtin University in Perth. He is a member of the Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand (SMAANZ) and The Research Society (TRS).

He brings to SBP experience in membership and participation strategies, stakeholder engagement and new product/program development in the dynamic sports market.

Fun Facts

  • Excellent general knowledge, often winning local pub trivia.
  • The resident tech guru in the office.
  • Hidden talents include playing the bagpipes and stellar photography skills.
  • Newfound wine enthusiast.

Martin Hirons

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Martin Hirons is the Managing Director of SBP and his core expertise is based around business strategy and market research including data and customer insights, stakeholder experience, service standards and new product development.

His experience in the strategy and research sector spans over 32 years. Martin is a member of Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), The Research Society (TRS); a Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute; and holds a Bachelor of Business and a Master of Business (Marketing) from Monash University.

He is also the Chairman of Red Dust Role Models, an Indigenous health promotion not-for-profit program that conducts most of its work with remote communities and youth in the N.T. He is also chair of the State Baseball and Softball Centre at Altona.

Fun Facts

  • A die-hard golf enthusiast.
  • Constructed a golf club around his boyhood home.
  • Involved in indigenous programs in desert and central desert communities each year.
  • Enjoys storytelling - from time living in Canada, or great work and life experiences.
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