About Ari

I’m Ari Magalhaes - an economist, board-certified strategist, and trusted advisor with a track record of delivering $110M+ in measurable outcomes across health, aged care, government, energy and other purpose-led sectors.

I help boards and executives cut through complexity, translating internal and external pressures into clear, actionable decisions that lift the bottom line. Think of me as the person who tells you what’s ahead, shows you the red pill or the blue pill, and helps you choose the best possible next step.

NED · Interim Executive · Strategic Advisor in Business Transformation & Risk Management

Why It Matters

When regulatory reform, margin squeeze, or emerging technology hits, organisations often stall between strategy, finance and risk.

My strength lies in spotting misalignment early and guiding teams through a cohesive, human-centred path forward. This approach has consistently helped clients achieve 5-10% bottom-line improvements across multiple industries.

What I Bring

Ari Magalhaes

Three-Jurisdiction, Multi-Credential Depth

B.Econ (Brazil), Double Master’s (LSE/Bocconi), GAICD, FGIA, backed by years of experience working with ASX-listed, NFP, public and for-purpose Boards and Execs.

Select Affiliations:

  • Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)

  • Fellow, Governance Institute of Australia (GIA)

  • Trustee, Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)

  • Member, Economic Society of Australia (ESA)

  • Member, Women Chiefs of Enterprises International (WCEI)

building blocks, from research to ideas, process and target

How I Work

I designed the OmniStrategic Impact Framework™ to bring structure and clarity to complex decisions — especially in high-stakes environments where policy, revenue, and public trust intersect.

  1. Illuminate: diagnose misalignment and blind spots in strategy, finance, and capabilities.

    Mobilise: build consensus, roadmap actions with clarity and financial impact.

    Embed: align delivery, governance, and capability for sustained results.

This approach ensures decisions are not just made: they’re owned, monitored and delivered.

A Personal Commitment

What You Can Expect

After a profound personal loss, I reshaped my career towards work that creates meaningful, lasting impact. Empathy, resilience and a commitment to sustainable outcomes guide every engagement.

  • Strategic rigour grounded in real-world realities.

  • A collaborative style that is clear, empathetic, and actionable

  • Tangible results: not just plans, but measurable change

Let’s Connect

If you want clarity in complexity, let’s talk. You can connect with me on LinkedIn or get in touch here.