Strategy design through stakeholder research

We help boards and executive teams integrate diverse stakeholder perspectives to unlock effective strategy.

Established in Sydney in 2017, Roundsmith is a boutique consulting firm built on the belief that the integration of diverse stakeholder perspectives drives effective strategy.

As such, we combine independent stakeholder research with clear strategic thinking to help boards and executive teams make big decisions and move forward with clarity, cohesion and confidence.

Our services

We offer 3 core services:

  • Growth Roundtable - A facilitated workshop to systematically identify and prioritise growth opportunities

  • Stakeholder Research - A customised research program with key stakeholders to explore, shape and validate opportunity hypotheses

  • Strategy Synthesis - Integration of research outputs into a succinct, validated and actionable strategy document

These core services are designed to work either independently or in combination and are offered on a fixed-price basis.

We also provide ad-hoc consultancy services based on a daily rate.

What our clients say

  • “Anthony worked on the refresh of our brand strategy in 2021. His clarity of thinking, brutal simplicity and calm approach not only helped to align our business, but built confidence amongst various stakeholders that we had a foundation to facilitate growth. Anthony has a unique ability to cut through the noise and get to the point while diplomatically negotiating any entrenched work or thinking that needs evolution. He is simply one of the best strategists we have worked with.”

    Lauren Joyce - Chief Strategy & Connections Officer, Australian Radio Network

  • “I have worked with Anthony on a number of occasions, primarily engaged with ASX Top 50 companies. He is a sharp thinker with a healthy curiosity to thread the needle between commercial and social pursuits. What impresses is his ability to simplify the complex and guide diverse teams towards a common outcome, while maintaining an edge in the thinking. His deep experience across both media and communication manifests in thinking that truly understands the context in which it is delivered.”

    Justin Graham - Group CEO, M&C Saatchi

  • “Anthony’s work has been tremendously helpful in clarifying our company’s brand and resulting business strategy, and also getting the whole team aligned on the path forward regarding internal projects and initiatives. I will certainly seek his advice again in the future as needed and recommend him unequivocally to any organization looking for strategic advice on branding.”

    Sofia Axelrod, PhD, Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer - Solaria Systems, Inc.

  • “Anthony worked on delivering Driva’s new brand strategy in 2022. He worked collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across the business to uncover the core identity and pillars of the Driva brand. His ability to utilise both the quantitative and qualitative data to identify strategic opportunities and create a cohesive brand framework was really impressive to witness. Anthony successfully delivered a brand strategy which will be the foundation for future growth for years to come.”

    Martin Youseff - Head of Growth, Driva

Anthony Lockhart - Principal

Anthony is a strategic thinker with overlapping interests in business, creativity and ethics.

He has an MBA majoring in Strategic Management and over 15 years experience as a strategy practitioner working with the likes of CommBank, Google, NOVA Entertainment and Bank Australia.

With an extensive background in brand strategy, Anthony now brings a unique perspective to the world of business strategy - one that prioritises customers, creativity and simplicity.

In addition to his advisory business, Anthony is also a sessional academic at UNSW’s School of Management and Governance and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

When not thinking about strategy, he is likely to be found reading, running or exploring the natural world with his young family.

Contact

info@roundsmith.com

Roundsmith is based in Sydney, Australia.

We acknowledge the Gadigal and Bidjigal peoples, the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and play, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Roundsmith Pty Ltd (ABN 34 617 629 875)