High-consequence decisions require exceptional judgement.

I advise founders, owners and investors making decisions where the consequences are measured in millions or billions of dollars.

Nathan Aherne

If something is going wrong in one of our businesses and we cannot work out where it is, Nathan is the person I call. If he can’t find and solve it, no one can.

James · Principal, Family Office

25+ years

70 countries

Mining

Professional Sport

Technology

Finance

Manufacturing

Public Markets

Private Companies

Billions created.

Billions lost.

Thousands of decisions.

Track record · Where business took me

What I actually do

I help people think.

I identify the problem everyone else is solving around.

I shorten the time between uncertainty and clarity.

Patterns I've seen

Every billion-dollar business eventually becomes a people problem.

Technology rarely fails. Incentives do.

Growth doesn't create problems. It exposes them.

Trust compounds faster than capital.

Markets change slowly. Then suddenly.

More patterns · Thinking

Trusted by People Making Important Decisions

My work is often confidential. Where clients have given permission, I’ve included a selection of their reflections. Other engagements remain private.

Over the years I’ve worked with thousands of consultants, coaches and advisors. Nathan is one of only three people I’ve seen consistently produce exceptional results.

Conney Executive Coach & Leadership Development Professional

I hired Nathan because I wanted to build a successful business. What gives me confidence is knowing that when things become difficult, he’s able to solve problems that very few people can.

Jason Rudolph Co-Founder, Salt

Working with Nathan, it’s like he can see around corners.

Erue Co-Founder, Laikim PNG

Nathan is the smartest guy I have ever met.

Scott Barker CEO, PNG Hunters

The people I work with don’t hire me because they need more information. They hire me because they need judgement where the cost of being wrong is enormous.

Engagements

I work with a small number of founders, owners and investors at any one time. Engagements are tailored to the complexity of the mandate and typically begin with an introductory conversation.

Every engagement is different. Some involve ongoing advisory relationships, others focus on a specific decision, transaction or period of change.

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