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Team Members

Murray Watt (MCIPS, MIAMA)

Murray Watt (MCIPS, MIAMA)

Founder & Managing Director

Murray founded Management Options in 2004. As Managing Director his leadership, ability to motivate and harness the full potential of his Procurement and Probity teams is fundamental to the ongoing success of Management Options and its clients.

Michael Wilson (MCIPS)

Michael Wilson (MCIPS)

Partner & Principal Consultant

Michael has delivered successful procurement outcomes for many public and private sector organisations in multiple categories over the past 15 years. Michael has a specialisation in ICT procurement.

Gary Power (BA, LLB, MIAMA)

Gary Power (BA, LLB, MIAMA)

Senior Consultant

Gary is a nationally accredited and highly experienced probity practitioner having joined Management Options in 2014 following a distinguished legal career with the Australian Government Solicitor’s office.

John Bateman (LLB, FCIPS, MAIMA)

John Bateman (LLB, FCIPS, MAIMA)

Senior Consultant

John is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. He brings extensive experience in planning, leading and providing strategic and tactical advice on major procurement projects within the public sector, GOCs and statutory authorities. John is also a nationally accredited and highly experienced probity practitioner.

Matthew Peppin

Matthew Peppin

Senior Consultant

Matthew is a highly capable procurement professional, with significant experience in both public and private sectors. Matthew has a specialisation in ICT procurement.

Marilyn Savio (MCIPS)

Marilyn Savio (MCIPS)

Partner & Principal Consultant

Marilyn is a highly experienced procurement specialist with a proven track record in developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies in the ICT category.

Carol Smith (PhD)

Carol Smith (PhD)

Senior Consultant

Carol is a highly experienced senior business analyst and project manager with over 20 years’ experience in the provision of consultancy services to complex technology projects in the public sector, energy, mining, and the private sector.

Tim Burton

Tim Burton

Senior Consultant

Tim is a highly experienced ICT Procurement Specialist with 25+ years in the public and private sectors, with an exceptional track record in major technology related projects and programs of work. His knowledge of and practical application of the GITC and QITC contracting frameworks is unrivalled.

Rob Bryett

Rob Bryett

Senior Consultant

Rob is a highly sought-after professional with 25+ years’ experience. Rob has direct expertise in all procurement categories, with a speciality in technology procurement. Rob has led significant activities including full IT program delivery, SAP ERP upgrade & migration, system implementations, Software as a Service, cloud migrations and IT SOAs.

Harvey Leane (MCIPS)

Harvey Leane (MCIPS)

Partner & Principal Consultant

Harvey is a procurement advocate with a significant amount of procurement leadership experience. He has a passion for continuous improvement and innovation of management and sourcing practices.

Linda Chalmers

Linda Chalmers

Senior Consultant

Linda stands out with 15+ years as a procurement specialist, specifically ICT in government and utilities. Known for her expertise in GITC/QITC frameworks and she consistently delivers excellent outcomes in high-value, high-risk procurements.

Carol Dale (MCIPS)

Carol Dale (MCIPS)

Senior Consultant

Carol is a procurement and logistics specialist with 30+ years of experience in procurement, military logistics and category management.

Tom Murphy (BSc (Physics), MBA, MCIPS)

Tom Murphy (BSc (Physics), MBA, MCIPS)

Senior Consultant

Tom is a highly experienced in management and senior procurement roles. He brings business acumen, a pragmatic approach to his work and a successful record in developing and maintaining accountable, high performing procurement operations.

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