BRAD LODER
Partner
Independent M&A advisor with over 20 years of international experience and a proven track record of successful transactions. Brad has led acquisitions, corporate transformations, strategic investments, and post-merger integrations across diverse sectors including technology, media, infrastructure, telecom, venture capital, and financial services.
Founder of Strategy Edge Consulting, he has delivered over twenty high-impact acquisitions in the mid-market, with a strong focus on value creation and client satisfaction. He has held senior executive roles at Ovato, Ventia, Optus, Pacific Strategy Partners, Montpelier Asia Pacific, and Sony, consistently driving growth, transformation, and shareholder value.
Brad holds an MBA from AGSM, a Diploma in Financial Planning from the UK Chartered Institute of Insurance, and executive education from Harvard Business School in Disruptive Innovation. He is also a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
Founder of Strategy Edge Consulting, he has delivered over twenty high-impact acquisitions in the mid-market, with a strong focus on value creation and client satisfaction. He has held senior executive roles at Ovato, Ventia, Optus, Pacific Strategy Partners, Montpelier Asia Pacific, and Sony, consistently driving growth, transformation, and shareholder value.
Brad holds an MBA from AGSM, a Diploma in Financial Planning from the UK Chartered Institute of Insurance, and executive education from Harvard Business School in Disruptive Innovation. He is also a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
Education
MBA, Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), Sydney, Australia
Diploma in Financial Planning, Chartered Institute of Insurance, UK
Disruptive Innovation, Harvard Business School
Graduate Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
Diploma in Financial Planning, Chartered Institute of Insurance, UK
Disruptive Innovation, Harvard Business School
Graduate Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
Experience
Partner, ONEtoONE Corporate Finance
Principal & Founder, Strategy Edge Consulting (M&A Advisory)
Chief Corporate Development Officer, Ovato (ASX-listed media company)
GM Transformation, Ventia (Infrastructure Services)
Head of Innov8 Venture Capital, Optus / Singtel Group
Head of Strategy and M&A, Optus
Management Consultant, Pacific Strategy Partners
General Manager / Managing Director Asia Pacific, Montpelier Asia Pacific
Operations Director, MDL (Healthcare)
Regional Manager, SONY UK
Principal & Founder, Strategy Edge Consulting (M&A Advisory)
Chief Corporate Development Officer, Ovato (ASX-listed media company)
GM Transformation, Ventia (Infrastructure Services)
Head of Innov8 Venture Capital, Optus / Singtel Group
Head of Strategy and M&A, Optus
Management Consultant, Pacific Strategy Partners
General Manager / Managing Director Asia Pacific, Montpelier Asia Pacific
Operations Director, MDL (Healthcare)
Regional Manager, SONY UK
Track Record
Completed 20+ acquisitions in mid-market, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
Supported Ovato’s recapitalization and acquisition strategy (A$700m revenue group).
Delivered company-wide transformation at Ventia, achieving 30% energy cost reductions and 75% cost savings with drone mapping.
Led multiple venture capital investments through Innov8 (e.g., Nok Nok, Demyst Data, Moogsoft).
Executed A$12.5m acquisition of Ensyst and contributed to A$1bn acquisition of Trustwave at Optus.
Advised private equity clients on 30+ due diligences, creating >A$750m in value.
Expanded Montpelier Asia Pacific from 1 to 20 offices through 15 acquisitions.
Scaled MDL from startup to UK market leader in medico-legal services.
Supported Ovato’s recapitalization and acquisition strategy (A$700m revenue group).
Delivered company-wide transformation at Ventia, achieving 30% energy cost reductions and 75% cost savings with drone mapping.
Led multiple venture capital investments through Innov8 (e.g., Nok Nok, Demyst Data, Moogsoft).
Executed A$12.5m acquisition of Ensyst and contributed to A$1bn acquisition of Trustwave at Optus.
Advised private equity clients on 30+ due diligences, creating >A$750m in value.
Expanded Montpelier Asia Pacific from 1 to 20 offices through 15 acquisitions.
Scaled MDL from startup to UK market leader in medico-legal services.
International Experience
Australia (AU)
United Kingdom (GB)
Malaysia (MY)
New Zealand (NZ)
Singapore (SG)
Far East and Central Asia
European Union
United Kingdom (GB)
Malaysia (MY)
New Zealand (NZ)
Singapore (SG)
Far East and Central Asia
European Union
Sector Expertise
Construction of infrastructures
Financial Services
Fund management activities
Other financial Services
Health Care
Information technology
Media
Editorial
Telecommunications Services
Financial Services
Fund management activities
Other financial Services
Health Care
Information technology
Media
Editorial
Telecommunications Services
Keywords
M&A, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Transformation, Post-Merger Integration, Strategic Advisory, Telecom & Technology Infrastructure
