Strategic Appointments Accelerate August Consulting’s Growth and Innovation Agenda

We are thrilled to announce two significant executive appointments that mark the next chapter in our journey of growth, innovation, and sector diversification. 

Welcome Greg Edmonds – Head of Client Growth and Delivery 

Greg Edmonds joins August Consulting to lead our expansion across infrastructure, energy, mining, and government sectors. With over 25 years of global experience and a track record of delivering 400+ major procurement projects, Greg brings unparalleled expertise in strategic sourcing, supply chain transformation, and commercial advisory. 

“This role is an exciting return to where my entrepreneurial journey began partnering with clients to solve their thorniest challenges with practical, creative solutions,” says Greg. “The opportunity to work alongside a team that values both strategic thinking and human connection feels like coming home.” 

Greg’s leadership will be instrumental in forging new client partnerships, elevating delivery capability, and expanding our presence in sectors demanding more innovative and hands-on procurement expertise. 

Welcome Tyson Fowler – Head of AI, Data and Analytics 

Tyson Fowler brings more than 15 years’ experience transforming procurement through data science, AI, and advanced analytics. Formerly at ArcBlue (Part of Bain & Company), Tyson has delivered insights across $200B+ in spend and pioneered responsible procurement analytics in areas such as modern slavery and carbon emissions. 

At August Consulting, Tyson will lead the development of proprietary tools and intelligent platforms that help our clients make smarter, faster, and more cost-effective decisions. 

Tyson says: “I'm excited to join August Consulting, after managing the development of AI-driven analytics solutions that delivered significant value across private, university, and government sectors, I'm looking forward to bringing this expertise to clients and pushing the boundaries of intelligent procurement. The opportunity to lead AI innovation in sustainable and responsible procurement is exactly where I want to make my next impact.”

“Tyson’s deep technical expertise, combined with his passion for impact-driven analytics, gives us a real edge in delivering differentiated services to our clients,” says Tracey Shearer, Managing Director. “We are investing in the future, AI and analytics are no longer optional. They’re essential to how we deliver value.” 

A Message from the Managing Director 

These appointments reflect more than just internal growth, they signal August Consulting’s commitment to evolving with our clients and the market. As procurement becomes more complex and digitally driven, having the right leaders in place is critical to delivering real value.

“After seven years at the helm of August Consulting, I’m incredibly proud of how far we’ve come, and even more excited about what’s next. These two appointments signal our intent to go further, move faster, and keep solving the complex procurement challenges our clients face.

Our Procurement as a Service offering is meeting a real need in the market, and with leaders like Greg and Tyson, we’re poised to scale this value across sectors and through smarter digital tools.” Tracey Shearer, Managing Director 

What This Means for Our Clients:

With Greg strengthening our reach into new sectors and Tyson supercharging our analytics and AI capabilities, clients can expect: 

·       Deeper commercial insight 

·       Sector-specific strategies 

·       Scalable, tech-enabled procurement solutions 

A Platform for Scalable Growth

These appointments reflect not just operational maturity, but our readiness for scale. As demand for agile, data-driven procurement solutions continues to grow, particularly across health, infrastructure, and government sectors, August Consulting is well-positioned to expand its impact. With a proven service model, a strong leadership team, and differentiated capabilities in Procurement as a Service and AI-led insights, we are building a consultancy designed for long-term, sustainable growth.

About August Consulting

August Consulting is a specialist procurement and supply chain advisory firm helping organisations drive performance, reduce costs, and improve commercial outcomes. With deep experience across healthcare, aged care, education, infrastructure, government, and energy sectors, we provide hands-on expertise tailored to complex operating environments.

Our Core Services Include:

Procurement as a Service

We provide on-demand access to best-in-class procurement capabilities through a flexible, embedded service model. Our approach begins with a structured diagnosis to understand your needs, followed by prioritisation and execution support to deliver targeted outcomes.

Opportunities and Cost Optimisation

Using technology, data analytics, and visualisations, we uncover insight-driven opportunities for stakeholder engagement and commercial improvement. We provide practical recommendations and a clear roadmap to realise benefits in both the short and long term.

Strategic Sourcing and Market Engagement

We develop targeted sourcing strategies that connect spend analysis, market research, supplier negotiations, and contract management, delivering sustainable cost reductions and strategic procurement outcomes.

Supply Chain Diagnostics & Improvements

We help organisations assess and improve supply chain performance through value stream mapping, systems enablement, and role clarity. Our focus is on identifying practical initiatives that drive efficiency, accountability, and measurable impact.

Capability and Transformation

We support clients in assessing and enhancing their procurement and supply chain models. From policies and procedures to tools and frameworks, we enable better third-party spend management, compliance, and overall capability uplift.

Welcome to the team! August Consulting proudly announces the new appointments of Greg Edmonds and Tyson Fowler.