Renee McAllister - Visionary Woman Founder to Watch — 2026

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Category: Business Consulting · Change Management · Continuous Improvement · Future of Work

Renee McAllister

Founder & Principal, Xperia.au

“Sustainable change happens when people understand the why — and are supported through the how.”

In a business environment defined by constant transformation, Renee McAllister has built her work around a deceptively simple idea: change doesn’t need to be complicated to be effective.

As the founder of Xperia, Renee helps organisations translate strategy into action — guiding leaders and teams through process, system, and behavioural change with clarity and confidence. Her approach blends deep technical expertise with a people-first mindset, ensuring change is not only implemented, but truly adopted.

Recognised as a Visionary Woman Founder to Watch in 2026, Renee represents a new wave of consulting leaders who prioritise practical outcomes, human-centred design, and long-term capability building.

Company Overview

Company Name: Xperia

Industry: Business Consulting & Services

Headquarters: Melbourne, Australia

Website: https://xperia.au

Linkedin : linkedin.com/in/reneemcallister01

What Xperia Does:

Xperia partners with organisations to lead change, improve operations, and enhance customer experience. Through change management, continuous improvement, and practical consulting frameworks, the firm helps businesses simplify complexity and deliver measurable performance improvements.

The Founder’s Vision

Renee founded Xperia with a clear purpose: to make change simple, actionable, and sustainable.

Her philosophy is grounded in:

People-first change adoption
Clear communication and stakeholder alignment
Practical frameworks that work in real environments
Building internal capability, not dependency

Drawing on certifications in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and PROSCI© Change Management, Renee ensures that improvement initiatives deliver tangible results — from operational efficiency and cost reduction to improved customer and employee outcomes.

Why She’s One to Watch in 2026

Renee McAllister has been selected as a Visionary Woman Founder to Watch for her ability to:

✔️ Translate complex transformation into clear action

✔️ Bridge strategy, systems, and human behaviour

✔️ Deliver measurable outcomes across diverse industries

✔️ Combine deep technical expertise with empathy-led leadership

✔️ Build a consultancy rooted in trust, relationships, and results

Her work reflects the future of consulting — practical, human, and impact-driven.

Key Highlights & Early Momentum

Successfully launched Xperia and brought the business to market within its first year
Built strategic partnerships through BNI, accelerating early growth
Established a strong professional network and referral pipeline
Awarded 3× BNI Notable Networker Awards (2025) for exceptional relationship-building

These milestones reflect disciplined execution and strong market resonance in Xperia’s formative stage.

Beyond Business: Leadership & Experience

Before founding Xperia, Renee built a distinguished career delivering transformation across:

Banking & Finance
Energy
Technology
Government
Not-for-Profit
Small and Medium Businesses

Her leadership experience includes senior roles at nbn™, CPA Australia, EnergyAustralia, and the Victorian Government, where she led complex, large-scale change and customer experience programs.

This depth of experience informs her calm, confident approach to guiding organisations through uncertainty.