Barry Saunders
Partner, MXA Consulting
Barry has over 14 years' experience leading digital and technology projects for clients in media, banking, retail, insurance and government. He has worked across industries and sectors, with a strong focus on regulated industries and public sector bodies.
Areas of Expertise
About Barry
Barry is an experienced digital leader with deep expertise in digital strategy, CX and product strategy, data, and digital delivery. His project experience spans developing data and analytics strategies for government agencies, designing and implementing data transformations, and building digital strategy, product, CRM, data/analytics and eCommerce capabilities for major retail brands.
Prior to MXA, Barry established and led digital capability at McKinsey.org, and designed and scoped award-winning sports and drama streaming platforms, banking-as-a-service platforms, mining optimisation and preventative maintenance systems at McKinsey. He also developed digital innovation programs and agile transformations for finance clients.
Barry holds a BA in Environmental Studies and Journalism from the University of Queensland and a BCI Honours in Media Studies from the Queensland University of Technology.
Selected Case Studies
Data Lakehouse and Customer Experience Platform for a Leisure Operator
A national leisure operator required a robust and scalable ICT environment. MXA was engaged to develop and implement a Data Lakehouse and Customer Experience Data Platform, transforming their ICT resources into a coherent, data-driven ecosystem.
Data and Analytics Strategy for a Federal Government Agency
A Federal Government agency faced a growing challenge in scaling its data and analytics capability. MXA was tasked with reviewing the existing draft strategy, identifying gaps, and reshaping it into a credible, agency-wide plan.
Operating Model Design for a Government Revenue Office
MXA was engaged to design and deliver a change program centred on a new operating model for a Government Revenue Office, translating the Commissioner's vision into a practical structure to improve customer experience and technology agility.
