Meet the DDP team

We’re a purpose-led, multidisciplinary team of designers, technologists, and strategists who care deeply about people and outcomes. United by shared values and diverse life experiences, we work virtually across Australia to co-design better ways of delivering public value.

Meet our leadership team

Lakshmi West

Co-Founder, Director and Lead Partner, Business Engagement

Lakshmi is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience leading Digital and Business Transformation programs, establishing award-winning Centres of Excellence, Strategic Redesign and Digital Strategy, and co-founding DDP. Lakshmi's team leadership, coaching and mentoring experience is extensive and spans a career across Management Consulting, Government (Federal and Local), Superannuation, Higher Education, Banking, Start-ups and Telecommunications.

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Mandy Snashall

Co-Founder, Director and Lead Partner, Solutions Design

Mandy is a strategic problem solver with over 15 years of experience leading Business and Digital Transformation programs, including running an award-winning Centre of Excellence and co-founding DDP. Mandy specialises in designing simple solutions to complex problems through process re-engineering, human-centred co-design and holistic solution delivery. Mandy's team leadership, coaching and mentoring experience spans a career across Higher Education, Government, Defence, NGOs, Health Regulation, Hospitality and Startups.

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Will Henderson

Lead Partner, Technical Solutions

Will is a technical leader and full-stack developer with over 20 years of experience across a broad range of sectors and technologies, having led the technical arm of an award-winning Centre of Excellence and numerous highly successful technical deliveries. Will works hand in hand with business partners to deliver lasting, impactful change with his technical experience spanning both strategy and operations. As a senior leader, he understands what factors drive success and build the foundations of a sustainable technical business venture.

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