At Avec, our strength comes from the expertise and passion of our people. In our new ‘Spotlight On’ series, we’re putting the focus on the leaders driving change in their fields.
This month, we’re shining a light on Jason Redman, General Manager of South Australia – a state where six months ago, Avec had zero presence. Today? It’s one of our fastest-growing regions.
With more than 25 years across delivery, sales, consulting and managed services, Jason brings a blend of commercial thinking and hands-on delivery experience, a combination that’s already reshaping Avec’s footprint across South Australia.
From delivery to shaping a state
Jason’s career started in project delivery before a major State Government bid unexpectedly shifted his path.
“I got put on a huge tender, we won it, and I realised — this is what I want to do. I sort of got addicted to sales.”
Over the next 20 years, he moved through account management, business development and managed services roles before shifting into consulting — drawn to more meaningful outcome-based work.
Joining Avec brought everything together – the delivery experience, the sales mindset, the leadership background – and gave Jason the rare opportunity to build a practice from the ground up.
“Avec let me bring everything I’ve done and start something new… with the backing of a brand that can actually deliver.”
Growing Avec SA – from zero to momentum
Six months ago, Avec had no footprint in South Australia. Today, it’s a region growing serious traction:
- A local team established and growing
- Early wins across major SA organisations
- Forecast growth of ~12 people by next quarter
Building credibility in a new market isn’t easy, but Jason says the momentum speaks for itself.
“The hardest part was trust. But once customers saw our capability, things moved fast.”
What Jason is hearing in the SA market
Jason’s seeing three big trends shaping conversations across the state:
1. AI & advanced tech adoption
It’s the #1 conversation everywhere. Every leader wants to talk AI, and it’s clear not everyone is ready for it. Data foundations, security posture, governance and use-case prioritisation are the real conversations happening behind the hype.
2. Capability maturity
Many organisations are lifting how they manage projects, build business cases and govern systems.
Standing up Centres of Excellence is becoming a major focus across Government and regulated industries.
3. Citizen-centric digital services
Still a major priority in SA, especially for Government agencies wanting to deliver more seamless, user-friendly digital experiences.
The big opportunities, and the toughest challenges
Talent shortages, particularly across Defence, are a constant challenge, not just finding the right person, but the right cleared person in the right location.
AI brings its own complexities: data readiness, security, governance, and the human side of change.
“Treat AI like an employee — one that doesn’t sleep. When people see it that way, the uncertainty makes sense.”
And among all the noise, leaders still struggle to identify the use cases that deliver real value fast.
“It’s not about doing everything. It’s about choosing what moves the needle.”
What sets Avec apart in SA, and what’s next
For Jason, the difference is simple: Avec can do what most consulting firms can’t. We pair deep capability and strategy with the ability to move at speed, backed by Talent’s huge candidate network.
“I can stand up a project team in 48 hours. That’s unheard of in consulting. Capability plus capacity equals certainty, and that’s what customers actually want.”
“We’ve had huge early wins. Now it’s about scaling and showing the SA market exactly what Avec can do.”
Here at Avec, we help organisations move beyond the hype to real delivery, ensuring that strategy, people, and technology come together to create lasting impact.
Ready to lay the foundations for your organisation’s future? Get in touch with our experts today.
