Our team
Our team has deep, specialised expertise in data collection and analysis, IT development and client services, with everyone working across the full cycle of our services. We work together to help your organisation achieve its mission.
Meet the team

Adam Gray
CEO
Adam is an expert in strategy, transformation, and operational performance and one of Australia’s leading higher education consultants. He is a trusted advisor to many leading universities.


Tim Orton
Nous Group CEO
Tim is a sought-after strategist and the Managing Principal and CEO of Nous Group. He has led the business through 20 years of uninterrupted growth including expansion across Australia, the UK and now North America.


James Catts
Managing Director, ANZ
James is a benchmarking and business transformation specialist in the university sector, having worked in leading management consulting firms.


Ben Barnett
Managing Director, Ziplet
Ben is an education technology executive with almost 20 years’ experience working across technology, education and government sectors.


Trish Birtles
Executive Director, Product Management
Trish is an education sector and benchmarking analytics expert. Having previously led Nous Data Insights’ consulting practice in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region, Trish now leads the development of Nous Data Insights' product offering and benchmarking methodology.


Federico Muller
Executive Director, Software Development
Fede is a highly experienced Software Engineer with over 19 years of expertise in the field. With a strong technical background and a proven track record, he excels at managing teams effectively to deliver high-quality solutions.


Colin Bleasdale
Head of Benchmarking & Collection Methods
Colin manages Nous Data Insights' benchmarking & collection methodologies globally.


Holly Cameron
Manager
Holly leads the development and reporting of insights for the ANZ region.


Julian Boot
Head of Product, Ziplet
As Head of Product, Julian is responsible for focusing on future investment in Ziplet as it grows within Nous Data Insights.


Martin Burgess
Head of Product
Martin Burgess is the Head of Product at Nous Data Insights. He drives the development of impactful solutions that help clients make strategic decisions with lasting benefits.


James Cheng
Senior Consultant, Client Operations
James leads the end-to-end data collections process for ANZ universities in the UniForum Program.


Emily Kramer
Lead, Guidance Product Management
Emily manages Nous Data Insights' guidance portfolio and client support portal.
