Founded in 2010 by a team of industry experts, Desda was established to provide specialised consulting services with a strong focus on Superannuation, Trustee, and Member Administration. Our mission is to offer our clients tailored solutions backed by deep domain expertise and a comprehensive understanding of the industry's unique challenges and opportunities.

Over the years, our consultants have built a solid reputation for successfully leading and managing a broad range of complex projects. These include large-scale mergers and acquisitions, intricate data migrations, and implementing product and legislative changes across various technology platforms. Our commitment to excellence, combined with our in-depth knowledge of the superannuation landscape, enables us to deliver high-quality outcomes that meet our clients' needs and exceed their expectations.

At Desda, we prioritise strong client relationships, adaptability, and continuous improvement to ensure that we remain a trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving Superannuation sector.

Why choose us?

$500 Billion

Funds Under Management Migrated

Desda has been responsible for some of the largest fund migrations and mergers having successfully migrated millions of member records and their associated funds under management.

500 years

Delivery Experience

Our collective team boasts an extraordinary amount of delivery and implementation experience.

Trusted

Partner

Desda has expertly managed our client's most valuable asset: their data. With a commitment to excellence and security, we have built a reputation as a trusted partner. Our extensive experience in handling sensitive information ensures that we understand the unique challenges and requirements each client faces.

Mission statement

At Desda, our mission is to provide the most efficient service to our clients by maintaining a highly experienced team that is ready to deliver from the outset. Our knowledgeable staff brings years of expertise to every project, adding value from day one. In a bespoke industry where external assistance is often limited, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that meet our clients' unique needs. By leveraging our team's deep understanding of the customised landscape, we empower our clients to navigate challenges and achieve their goals with confidence.

Our Team

Dejan Jovanovic

Dejan Jovanovic

Founder

"Thirty years in superannuation has taught me that the right expertise, applied at the right moment, changes everything."

Dejan Jovanovic, the founder of Desda, brings an impressive 30-year career in local and international Superannuation, with specialised expertise in data migration and fund transitions. His leadership is characterised by a comprehensive approach to managing client relationships and resource allocation, ensuring efficiency and client satisfaction. Renowned for consistently delivering successful projects, Dejan combines precise project management with a solid commitment to mentoring and supporting his team, fostering individual and project success. His vision and expertise remain central to driving Desda's growth and dedication to excellence.

Isolde Rosner

Head of Client Engagement

"I lead. I deliver. I take care of the people responsible for the results."

Leading client engagement at Desda Group, Isolde is responsible for business development, client relationship management, recruitment, and workforce performance across Desda's consulting and staffing operations — working closely with clients to understand their needs, source and place the right talent, and ensure every engagement delivers lasting value.

With over 25 years of experience across financial services, Isolde has delivered complex, large-scale change programs across four continents. Before joining Desda, senior leadership roles within the superannuation sector included heading a Value Management Office — building and maturing enterprise portfolio management capability at scale. Earlier career highlights include leading programs and coaching project professionals within major banking institutions, and over a decade as a Principal Consultant working across Australia, the UK, South Africa, and the United States.

Known for building strong, enduring stakeholder relationships and developing high-performing teams, Isolde brings both strategic clarity and hands-on delivery expertise to every engagement — connecting clients with exceptional talent and continuously raising the bar on how Desda serves its clients.

Isolde Rosner
Alaleh Schwarzenholz

Alaleh Schwarzenholz

Recruitment and HR

"Every placement is a promise — to the client, and to the candidate. We don't match CVs, we match capability."

Precision-driven talent operations, built around the people that make great work possible.

At the heart of Desda's talent operations, Alaleh manages end-to-end recruitment and HR administration — ensuring the right specialists reach the right clients at the right time. From sourcing and screening through to onboarding, compliance, and contractor management, every stage of the talent lifecycle is handled with care and precision.

Bringing close to a decade of experience across recruitment coordination, HR administration, payroll, and executive support, Alaleh has worked across financial services, employment services, and professional services environments. Prior to joining Desda, roles at specialist recruitment and IT staffing firms developed deep expertise in applicant tracking systems, contract preparation, workforce compliance, and candidate care — including hands-on experience with JobAdder, Invenias, Xero, Employment Hero, and DocuSign.

Known for a collaborative approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, Alaleh brings both operational rigour and genuine warmth to the recruitment experience — for candidates and clients alike.

Jeremy Keech

Head of Product

"Great product work isn't about features — it's about understanding the problem deeply enough that the solution becomes obvious."

With 25+ years of expertise delivering large-scale, complex transformation programs across business and technology domains, Jeremy is a trusted authority in financial services product delivery. He is an expert in independent program reviews and developing remediation strategies for major technology delivery programmes — working with fund managers, custodians, superannuation funds, and not-for-profit organisations.

Jeremy brings more than 20 years of specialised experience across unit pricing, performance and attribution, banking, superannuation, registry, and custodial services. His career has spanned major institutions including AustralianSuper, Commonwealth Bank, and National Australia Bank, where he has consistently led high-stakes programs requiring both technical depth and strong stakeholder management.

At Desda, Jeremy applies this experience to lead product strategy — ensuring that the solutions Desda delivers are grounded in domain expertise, built for complexity, and ready to perform from day one.

Jeremy Keech
Sasha Gorelik

Sasha Gorelik

Operations

"Good operations are invisible. When everything runs smoothly, the team can focus on what matters most."

Sasha Gorelik is the Operations Manager at Desda, bringing a solid background in operational leadership and a commitment to efficiency and excellence. In her role, Sasha oversees the day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless coordination across projects and teams. With a focus on optimising processes and enhancing productivity, she plays a key role in driving the company's operational success. Sasha's proactive approach and attention to detail enable Desda to deliver high-quality solutions to clients while maintaining a collaborative and supportive work environment. Her dedication to operational excellence aligns with Desda's vision of achieving exceptional client outcomes.

Ilia Grushko

Senior Consultant

"Great delivery is built on structure, trust, and knowing your domain. All three matter."

Ilia Grushko brings over 20 years of financial services experience to his role as Senior Consultant at Desda — combining deep superannuation domain knowledge with proven project delivery capability to support both the internal team and clients alike.

A PMP-certified delivery professional, Ilia has led large-scale technology transformation programs across some of Australia's most recognised institutions. Most recently as Senior Delivery Manager at Aware Super — Australia's third-largest profit-to-member superannuation fund — he owned delivery of technology change across enterprise platforms including Bluedoor, AdviceOS, D365 CRM, Cornerstone, and Archer. He managed application and test teams, drove significant cost reductions, and achieved measurable quality improvements through process optimisation and technology consolidation.

Prior to Aware Super, Ilia spent nearly 12 years at VicSuper as Solution Delivery Manager — serving as application owner of the core superannuation platform (Sonata and D365), leading agile transformation of delivery teams, and managing a three-year Insurance Program through full insurer transition, digital member services rollout, and complex legislative compliance. Earlier career experience spans senior business analysis and project management at NAB, and business analysis at Mercer.

At Desda, Ilia plays a pivotal supporting role across the entire team — bringing delivery rigour, analytical depth, and hands-on superannuation expertise that strengthens every engagement he is involved in.

Ilia Grushko
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