About Desda
Founded in 2010 to provide deep, senior consulting and project delivery services to Australian Superannuation and Financial services sectors. Sixteen years on, that focus has not changed — and neither has the bar we set for the work.
Mission
Desda was established to provide specialised consulting services with a strong focus on Superannuation, Trustee, and Member Administration. In a bespoke industry where external assistance is often limited, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that meet our clients' unique needs.
Our consultants have built a reputation for successfully leading and managing complex projects — large-scale mergers and acquisitions, intricate data migrations, and product and legislative change across the platforms that run Australian Superannuation.
Why choose us
Across the largest Successor Fund Transfers and member-administration transitions in the Australian market.
A senior bench — every consultant has been doing this work long enough to recognise the failure modes.
Specialist focus on Superannuation, Trustee, and Member Administration since 2010.
Our team
Every name on this page has spent decades inside the funds, the platforms, and the programmes that shape Australian Superannuation.
"Thirty years in Superannuation has taught me that the right expertise, applied at the right moment, changes everything."
Dejan brings an impressive 30-year career in local and international superannuation, with specialised expertise in data migration and fund transitions. Renowned for consistently delivering successful projects, Dejan combines precise project management with a solid commitment to mentoring and supporting his team.
"I lead. I deliver. I take care of the people responsible for the results."
With 25+ years across financial services, Isolde has delivered complex, large-scale change programmes across four continents. Before Desda, senior leadership roles within superannuation included heading a Value Management Office.
"I turn complex data into clear decisions — building the technology and AI foundations that let businesses move faster, smarter, and with more confidence."
Tim leads Desda's technology capability, spanning AI, data engineering, and platform architecture. He builds the tools and foundations that allow our consulting teams and clients to operate with greater speed and precision.
"Great product work isn't about features — it's about understanding the problem deeply enough that the solution becomes obvious."
25+ years delivering large-scale, complex transformation programmes. Jeremy is an expert in independent programme reviews and remediation strategies, with deep specialisation at AustralianSuper, CBA, and NAB.
"Every placement is a promise — to the client, and to the candidate. We don't match CVs, we match capability."
At the heart of Desda's talent operations, Alaleh manages end-to-end recruitment and HR — from sourcing and screening through onboarding, compliance, and contractor management.
"Good operations are invisible. When everything runs smoothly, the team can focus on what matters."
As Operations Manager, Sasha oversees the day-to-day, ensuring seamless coordination across projects and teams. Her proactive approach and attention to detail lets Desda deliver high-quality outcomes consistently.
"Great delivery is built on structure, trust, and knowing your domain. All three matter."
20+ years in financial services and a PMP-certified delivery professional. Most recently Senior Delivery Manager at Aware Super, owning delivery across Bluedoor, AdviceOS, D365 CRM, Cornerstone, and Archer.