duMonde Company Background

I. Company Overview

    • Established & Headquarters: Founded in 2010 by former Defence industry executive Nick Mondou; headquartered in Australia with a consulting footprint across AUNZ, the UK and the US.
    • Core Mission & Strategic Vision: To drive transformation in the Defence and Government sectors through strategic planning, innovative industry engagement, and bespoke training solutions that enhance productivity and competitive performance.
    • Key Sectors Served: Defence, Space, Government, Naval Shipbuilding, and associated industries requiring advanced strategic and operational advisory.

    II. Core Capabilities & Expertise

      • Primary Service Offerings:
         – Strategy & Management Advisory for integrated business planning
        – Industry Engagement and Supply-Chain Management Advisory to maximise Australian Industry Capability (AIC) and Global Supply Chain (GSC) participation
        – Collaborative Working Support Services, leveraging a proprietary framework aligned with ISO 44001
        – Professional Development & Training Solutions tailored to enhance workforce capabilities
      • Specialised Technical Capabilities:
        • Management Services – Programme Services
          • Programme & Product Management Services: duMonde delivers expert program and product management services, ensuring Defence projects meet strategic objectives through rigorous planning, execution, and risk mitigation.
          • Project Costing Services: Our expertise in project costing enables Defence stakeholders to accurately forecast, budget, and manage financial resources to maximise project efficiency.
          • Project Management Services & Support: duMonde provides end-to-end project management solutions, ensuring Defence initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.
          • Project Risk & Issue Management: We implement robust risk assessment and mitigation strategies to safeguard Defence projects against unforeseen challenges.
          • Project Schedule Management: duMonde ensures project milestones and dependencies are effectively planned and monitored, optimising resource allocation and execution timelines.
        • Engineering & Technical Services – Advisory Services
          • Acquisition (CADMID, etc.): duMonde supports Defence acquisition programs, aligning procurement strategies with capability requirements across the CADMID lifecycle.
          • Military Advisers & Consultants (J1-J9, etc.): Our experts provide strategic and operational military advisory services across all Joint Staff functions (J1-J9), ensuring Defence objectives are met with precision.
          • Training Services: We design and deliver high-impact training programs to enhance Defence personnel skills in leadership, strategic planning, and operational execution.
          • Transformation Consultancy: duMonde drives organisational transformation through change management, digital innovation, and capability enhancement strategies.
          • Capability Auditing: We conduct rigorous capability assessments, ensuring Defence programs align with strategic and operational requirements.
          • Organisational Design: Our expertise in organisational structuring ensures Defence entities are optimised for efficiency, agility, and mission readiness.
          • Operational Planning and Readiness: duMonde provides expert guidance on Defence operational planning, ensuring forces are prepared to meet evolving strategic challenges.
        • Logistics Services – Logistics
          • Supply Chain Analysis & Inventory Optimisation & Planning: We enhance Defence logistics through advanced supply chain analysis, ensuring optimal resource allocation and readiness.
        • Business Services – Authoring and Writing Services
          • Doctrine Publication Authoring Support: duMonde provides expert support in developing, reviewing, and refining Defence doctrine publications to maintain operational coherence.
          • Technical – Publication Authoring: Our specialists produce high-quality technical documentation that supports Defence capability development and sustainment.
          • Business and Investment Case Authoring: We develop compelling business cases that drive informed investment decisions for Defence programs.
        • Business Services – Commercial
          • Contracting Options & Tender Development: duMonde delivers strategic guidance on Defence procurement, assisting with contracting frameworks and tender submissions.
          • Risk Analysis: We provide expert risk assessments, identifying and mitigating potential threats to Defence operations and acquisitions.
          • Procurement Management: Our procurement specialists ensure Defence acquisitions align with regulatory requirements and strategic objectives.
        • Business Services – Corporate Performance
          • Capacity Planning Services: duMonde enables Defence organisations to forecast and align workforce, infrastructure, and resources with strategic objectives.
          • Quality Management: We implement quality assurance frameworks to ensure Defence projects meet the highest standards of compliance and operational effectiveness.
      • Unique Differentiators:
         – A specialised firm with a strong reputation in Defence and Government consulting
        – Proven track record in executing high-stakes projects with a client-centric, innovative approach
        – Integration of modern, AI-enhanced methodologies to provide a strategic edge

      III. Key Projects & Achievements

        • Major Contracts & Programmes:
          – Successful strategic advisement for high-profile initiatives such as the Asian Strategy & Marketing Review for Defence Prime
          – Tender evaluations and negotiations for critical Defence projects including SEA5000 & SEA1180 AIC programmes
          – Strategic support in establishing initiatives like the South Australian Space Agency campaign
        • Notable Case Studies & Success Stories:
          – Delivering actionable market insights that have driven business growth and market expansion in Asia
          – Facilitating M&A support services for SME sales within the Australian market
        • Industry Recognition & Certifications:
          – Acknowledged as a market-leading consulting and training firm within the Defence sector
          – Adherence to internationally recognised standards (e.g. ISO 44001) for collaborative business relationships

        IV. Market Position & Competitive Advantage

          • Strategic Positioning:
            – Recognised as Australia’s most progressive Defence & Government sector consulting and training firm
          • Competitive Strengths:
            – Deep industry expertise combined with a proven proprietary process
            – Tailored, results-driven approaches that consistently deliver competitive advantage
          • Commitment to Innovation:
            – Ongoing investment in research and development, including AI-integrated solutions to enhance service delivery

          V. Operational Footprint & Infrastructure

            • Key Locations & Facilities:
              – Operational headquarters in Australia with extensive consulting and training operations across AUNZ, the UK and the US
              – Delivery of in-person workshops and online e-learning platforms ensuring flexible access to expertise
            • Supply Chain & Partner Ecosystem:
              – Advisory services that enhance supply chain resilience and maximise domestic industry participation in Defence projects
              – Strategic partnerships with leading industry players across the Defence and Government sectors

            VI. Compliance, Standards & Governance

              • Industry Accreditations & Regulatory Compliance:
                – Alignment with ISO 44001 standards and adherence to Defence Industry Capability requirements
                – Robust governance frameworks ensuring compliance with both government and industry regulations
              • Commitment to Ethical Operations:
                – Transparent, ethical advisory practices with a focus on sustainability and national security imperatives

              VII. Future Growth & Strategic Initiatives

                • Expansion Plans:
                  – Continued market penetration in emerging Defence and Government sectors with a focus on international engagement
                • Investment Priorities:
                  – Advancing proprietary strategic planning and training methodologies through targeted R&D and AI integration
                • Upcoming Innovations:
                  – Ongoing refinement of service offerings to meet dynamic industry challenges and bolster Australia’s competitive edge in the global Defence market

                Our Key Personnel:

                Bill Saltzer – Level 5 – Senior Advisors

                30+ years of experience in the industry with a wide range of management skills developed during a career spanning over thirty-six (36) years, including twenty (20) years of proven success in the international business environment. Led culturally diverse teams in multiple countries to develop and achieve a common set of objectives. William “Bill” Saltzer is a seasoned maritime executive serving as Director of Maritime at BAE Systems Australia, where he has been instrumental since 2012 in leading the Maritime Business Unit to deliver cutting‐edge capabilities to the Royal Australian Navy. With a robust background in naval systems integration and maritime engineering, Bill has consistently demonstrated his expertise in overseeing the design, production, and sustainment of complex naval platforms. His strategic leadership and adept management of multifaceted defence projects have significantly contributed to enhancing Australia’s sovereign maritime capability. Recognised for his authoritative insights and commitment to operational excellence, Bill Saltzer remains a highly respected figure in the Australian defence industry, driving innovation and fostering strong collaboration between government and industry stakeholders.

                Christine Zeitz – Level 5 Senior Advisors

                Christine Zeitz is a highly accomplished senior executive with over three decades of leadership experience in the global defence and national security sectors. As Chief Executive of Northrop Grumman Australia, she is recognised for her strategic acumen in driving organisational growth, delivering complex defence programs, and strengthening sovereign capability. Prior to this role, she held executive positions at Leidos Australia, Lockheed Martin Australia, and BAE Systems Australia, where she led high-impact business transformation initiatives, expanded market presence, and drove significant revenue growth. Her expertise encompasses program management, commercial strategy, risk governance, and supply chain optimisation within highly regulated defence environments. Christine is also a prominent advocate for industry innovation, serving on multiple advisory boards, including SBS Australia and the Committee for Economic Development Australia. Her leadership continues to shape the future of Australia’s defence industry, ensuring strategic alignment with national security objectives and emerging technological advancements.

                Michael Ward – Level 5 Senior Advisor

                Michael Ward, AM, CSC, is a distinguished leader in the Australian defence and aerospace sector, with a career spanning over four decades across military service, government advisory, and industry leadership. As former Managing Director and Vice President of Raytheon Australia, he played a pivotal role in advancing Australia’s defence capabilities, overseeing the delivery of major programs, including the Air Warfare Destroyer project. Prior to his tenure at Raytheon, he served in the Australian Defence Force for 20 years, holding key operational and leadership positions, and later acted as a Defence Adviser to the Australian Parliament. His expertise encompasses strategic leadership, defence program execution, systems integration, and government-industry collaboration. A graduate of the University of New South Wales, with specialised qualifications in aeronautical engineering, information technology, and defence studies, Michael’s contributions have been instrumental in enhancing Australia’s defence industrial base and ensuring technological superiority in national security operations.

                Nick Mondou – Level 3-4 Expert

                Nick Mondou, the duMonde CEO is regarded as a leading Australian expert in the field of Defence Industry Engagement (including the design, development and execution of AIC & Global Supply Chain (GSC) programs). Having held executive positions with both BAE Systems and Raytheon, during which time he was instrumental in partnering with the Commonwealth to establish the existing GSC program, he has led the build-up of duMonde’s AIC subject matter expertise and intellectual property over the past 15 years. Nick is highly experienced in working above-the-line with the Commonwealth and below-the-line with industry on AIC-related projects and training activities.

                Ben Nankivell – Level 4 Expert

                Ben Nankivell, one of duMonde’s Senior Trainer & Consultant, has developed a deserved reputation as a ‘go-to person’ for winning and delivering complex systems, projects and programs into service. Ben is a former Australian Army officer who was most recently the lead for AIC at Northrop Grumman Australia and has held various Director, General Manager and technical roles across a range of industries. Ben is a collaborator – and loves working with smart people across multi-disciplinary teams to help them succeed. He is passionate about growing real capability in Australia by bringing together the best of large industry and SMEs and enabling investment and long-term business growth. He has been a subject matter expert om AIC application for several years overseeing various complex applications within defence projects across multiple domains

                Chris Williams – Level 4 Expert

                Chris Williams, one of duMonde’s Senior Trainer and Consultant, brings wealth of experience and expertise across various domains crucial to defence industry capability and Defence global supply chains. A former submariner in the Royal Australian Navy, Chris has actively contributed to numerous complex defence procurement tenders crafting AIC Plans for international primes tender responses and ensuring compliance with Defence departmental standards.

                Dave Kelly – Level 3-4 Expert

                25 years of experience in the industry and former Math’s teacher and Quality Manager for a number of high profile Advanced Manufacturers throughout Australia. Deep expertise in Electronic Process Management, Business Structure and Continuous Improvement, Software and Systems Development and Integration

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