Suhit Anantula: Strategy Designer Transforming Australia’s Future
Experienced in leading transformation projects across SME, corporate, government and non-profit sectors
What can I bring to the table?
I am a strategy designer and executive leader with more than two decades of experience helping businesses, governments, and non-profits navigate complexity, drive transformation, and build future-ready strategies.
From winning the Good Design Award (Gold) for business model innovation to leading South Australia’s first mission-driven economic strategy, my work is centered on solving high-impact challenges. I have advised and collaborated with some of the world’s most forward-thinking organizations, including Boeing, UTC, T Hub, CISCO, Microsoft, Westpac, Medibank, BASF, and the Department of Premier & Cabinet.
My expertise lies in combining strategy, design thinking, and AI to create sustainable business models that not only adapt to disruption but use it as a competitive advantage. Whether working with boards, corporate leaders, or government agencies, I focus on facilitation, business model innovation, and strategy to unlock new opportunities and drive measurable outcomes.
AI and Strategy for a Changing World
Today, I work with SMEs, NDIS providers, aged care organizations, and fast-growing firms to solve some of their most pressing challenges—rising costs, regulatory complexity, workforce burnout, and outdated systems. AI is not just an emerging technology; it is a powerful tool that, when applied strategically, can enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and drive innovation. My approach ensures that AI is integrated as an enabler, not a disruption.
The Helix Blueprint – Strategy Design in the Age of AI
My upcoming book, The Helix Blueprint: Strategy Design Playbook in the Age of AI (launching Jun 2025), provides a framework for leaders looking to balance strategic clarity, execution, and AI-driven augmentation. It offers practical insights into how AI can enhance decision-making, business model transformation, and leadership in an era of rapid change.
For leaders and organisations looking to future-proof their strategy and harness the power of AI, I provide executive advisory, masterclasses, and consulting services tailored to real-world business needs.
Let’s design the future—strategically, intelligently, and with impact.
100+
20+
Years of experience
Projects
Building Business, not just tech
I focus on building sustainable businesses, not just implementing tech. My strategies prioritise business models, growth, and value creation—using technology, like AI, as a support, not the star. This ensures long-term impact for leaders facing today’s pressures.
I center strategies on customers, crafting experiences that deliver value through user-centered design. This approach ensures businesses meet client needs, not just tech goals—driving loyalty and impact in a competitive world. Design thinking is my tool for transformation.
Customer focussed design
Co-Creation and Collaboration
I thrive on co-creating with stakeholders—within organizations or across sectors—to unlock innovation. This collaborative approach solves complex challenges, aligning leaders, teams, and partners for shared success. It’s the heart of my strategy design process
Leadership & Governance
With extensive board and executive experience, I’ve guided organisations through transformation and growth. As Chair of Care App, I shaped technology and investment strategies for aged care innovation. On boards like Health Partners and Zahra Foundation, I drove data-led decisions and fundraising success. This leadership perspective ensures my consulting delivers executable, boardroom-ready strategies.
Good Design Award Winner: Gold // for design strategy
The Ideas and Innovation hub
Engaged RSB staff over 6 months
100 ideas were taken through the accelerator process
40 ideas were shortlisted
10 were identified as viable
4 business model options were developed with detailed implementation plans
“How do we become more innovative, creative and competitive in a new world?”
– Client // Kathryn Gallina (Executive manager, RSB)
Boeing Internal Startup Accelerator
Designed and led a startup accelerator program for a major aerospace and defence company, driving innovation from within.
Building Business, not just tech
I focus on building sustainable businesses, not just implementing tech. My strategies prioritise business models, growth, and value creation—using technology, like AI, as a support, not the star. This ensures long-term impact for leaders facing today’s pressures.
Increase customer sales cycle time
We used Ai to create an instant quote generator, decreased employee time and increased sales cycle time.
Save Staff Time and Increase Compliance
We used Ai to create an internal chatbot that understands policies and procedures for NDIS and decrease staff time and increase compliance.
Growth Lab – Collaborative Business Models in Health, Ageing, Disability (2015-2018)
Designed, created and faciliated an innovation lab engaging 120 ecosystem innovators across 100 organisations.
Cross-Sector Collaboration
Energy Action Lab, Australia:
Designed and ran accelerator for energy sector innovation.
AUKUS-Related Initiatives (2022-2024):
Facilitated cross-sector collaborations to enhance Australia's capabilities in critical defence technologies.
Mission-Driven Economic Strategy (2023-2024):
Led cross-agency collaboration to implement Australia’s first Mission-driven economic strategy, transforming South Australia’s economy.
Mission-Driven Transformation for Government
Housing Policy Sprint (2023):
Facilitated design sprint to create innovative housing policy, demonstrating application of design thinking to complex policy challenges.
User-Centred Design Implementation, Federal Department of Employment (2015-16):
Spearheaded practical implementation of UCD principles in Federal Government context.
I led cross-agency collaboration to implement South Australia’s first Mission-driven economic strategy, working with executives to transform the region’s economy through strategic alignment—navigating complex policy and stakeholder dynamics.
Extensive national experience working with Federal, State and Local governments.
10-year Corporate Plan for SA Water : Zero Energy
Developed a strategic roadmap for SA Water, focusing on sustainable long-term growth
Leadership & Governance
Board Strategy for Green Industries SA:
Facilitated board-level strategic development, focusing on environmental sustainability.
Strategic Board Planning, Renew Adelaide:
Facilitated strategic planning for a non-profit, enhancing strategic focus
With extensive board and executive experience, I’ve guided organisations through transformation and growth.
As Chair of Care App, I shaped technology and investment strategies for aged care innovation.
AICD Member and on boards like Health Partners and Zahra Foundation, I drove data-led decisions and fundraising success. This leadership perspective ensures my consulting delivers executable, boardroom-ready strategies for SMEs, NDIS providers, and aged care leaders.
Suhit Anantula
If you're ready to transform your business, reach out. Whether it’s a question, an opportunity for collaboration, or a step towards working together, I’d love to hear from you.