Project delivery teams – with people who’ve actually delivered before
Consulting projects delivered by independent experts with real-world execution experience, led by an Outsized Capability Lead
Outsized Teams deliver project outcomes through agile, hand-picked teams of proven consultants. Drawn from a 60k+ network of independents, each team is built to your brief and mobilised fast – with lower overheads, transparent pricing, and hands-on management from your Outsized Capability Lead.
Trusted by leading organisations worldwide:
Project execution across seven capabilty areas – turning ambition into delivered outcomes
From strategy execution and finance transformation to digital modernisation and customer growth, Outsized Teams deliver across the capabilities that make change happen. Each team is hand-picked for your project and led by a senior Outsized Capability Lead to ensure structure, quality, and accountability from start to finish.
Operational Excellence
Process improvement, change management, business enablement, benchmarking.
Risk, Compliance & Remediation
Compliance projects, governance initiatives, risk reviews, remediation programs.
Growth & Venture Building
Growth strategy, opportunity assessment, new business models, partnerships
People & Organisational Transformation
Leadership development, culture transformation, organisational design, workforce strategy.
Customer, Brand & Innovation
Customer experience strategy, brand positioning, service design, customer insights, and loyalty programs.
Strategy & Enterprise Transformation
Strategic planning, operating model design, transformation programs, strategic performance management, business model innovation.
Digital & Technology Enablement
Digital product development, technology modernisation, platform design, cloud transformation, digital operating models
Other Capability Areas
Outsized has extensive experience in financial services and consulting. We build custom solutions for areas not mentioned here.
Learn how other clients are using Outsized Teams to solve critical problems and executing with confidence
Read about how other leading organisations use Outsized Teams for faster, accountable project delivery – from margin enhancement and payments scale-up to digital roadmaps that deliver measurable impact.
Rapid validation of automation and margin enhancement
A professional services firm validated automation and AI opportunities in under 5 weeks, building a board-ready business case with measurable impact.
Accelerating payments product delivery with an acquiring squad
A major Australian bank scaled its acquiring and eCommerce functions with an agile team of experts delivering results in 6 weeks.
From slides to reality: Translating digital strategy into an actionable roadmap
A global consumer goods brand converted digital strategy into a prioritised roadmap across four workstreams.
Experience that executes: Our Capability Leads combine consulting expertise with in-house delivery experience
Outsized Teams gives clients a complete project delivery squad. Each project team is led by an Outsized Capability Lead and is made up by an expert team precisely curated to your needs from our network of independent consultants and industry experts. The Capability Leads typically combine extensive consulting backgrounds, with execution experience from industry roles.
David Pragasam
Engagement Lead with over 15 years experience in consulting and transformation across professional services, telecommunications, and technology sectors. David brings deep expertise in automation, AI, and strategy.
Elie Elias
Transformation leader and master black belt holder with over 18 years of experience driving strategic change across industries and functions. Elie helps organisations bridge the gap between customer needs, operational realities, and strategic goals.
Matt Dobbin
30 years experience across private equity, venture capital, consulting, technology, and government sectors. Matt specialises in driving enterprise transformation, new market strategy and exectution, and sustained revenue growth.
Rebecca Reti
A transformation leader with over two decades of experience from strategy and operating models. Expert in scaling operations, modernising systems, and driving performance through human-centred design models.
James Rendel
Branding, customer experience, and innovation leader with extensive experience developing brand strategy, integrated marketing, and CX transformations for Australia’s top brands and disruptive startups.
Sara Kahlau (Outsized ANZ MD)
Sara is the APAC sales lead and the product owner of Outsized Teams. She has over 12 years experience in strategy, innovation, customer experience, and transformation in both consulting and industry.
Two offerings that ensure quality and flexibility
Whether you want hands-on oversight with a team of independent experts or prefer specialist boutiques to take full ownership, Outsized ensures quality delivery with the flexibility you need.
Want an independent team of experts curated specifically for your project?
Want a specialist boutique firm to take full ownership of delivery?
Our Curated Teams model connects you with hand-picked independent consultants and subject-matter experts. You maintain full project oversight while we handle coordination through a dedicated Delivery Manager. Your Capability Lead builds and guides the team, ensuring you get specialized talent matched to your exact needs with the flexibility to scale as your project evolves.
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Our Managed Delivery model matches you with expert boutique consultancies that bring proven methodologies and deep domain knowledge. The boutique firm takes complete accountability for delivery while Outsized facilitates the partnership and ensures quality. Perfect for complex challenges where you want specialist expertise with end-to-end execution from a trusted partner.
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How to work with Outsized for your project needs
Scoping the project
- Our senior Capability Lead co-designs your project with your project sponsor or co-lead.
Assembling your team
- We build your project team from our vetted network of independent consultants and industry experts, or shortlist boutique firms based on your preferred delivery model.
Delivering the project
- The project team delivers the agreed scope, with built-in handover and knowledge sharing to your organisation.
With Outsized Teams you can finally have all three: Quality, value, and speed
Real world expertise from consulting AND industry
Project teams with independents that combine consulting and industry expertise, with previous execution experience from relevant areas.
Teams curated for what you actually need
Project teams curated for what you need, not what happens to be available on the bench, often with consultants who've worked together before.
Tier 1 outcomes at fair prices
Pay for expertise, not for big brand overheads, unnecessary generalists, or juniors charged out at high margins.
Independent teams, with Outsized governance
Projects are led by an Outsized Capability Lead and governed by our delivery framework. Flexibility paired with consulting-grade assurance.
Why choose Teams by Outsized
We bridge the gap between traditional consulting firms and hiring independent talent directly. Get the best of both worlds: expert project teams, flexible engagement models, and fair pricing, without compromising on quality or accountability.
About Outsized: Built by ex-consultants and industry leaders, for clients who expect more
Founded in 2016 by former big brand consultants and industry leaders, Outsized understands what quality delivery looks like. With 50+ employees across APAC and EMEA, and a platform of over 60k independents, we have depth and coverage. We complement your big brand consulting relationships, delivering fixed-scope implementation work, specialist projects, and urgent initiatives with transparency and accountability that do not fit the model of large consulting firms due to capabilities or cost.
Sara Kahlau
ANZ Lead
15 years of experience from Consulting, Digital Transformation, and Innovation.
Experience from:
Anurag Bhalla
CEO & SEA Lead
18 years of Consulting and Enterprise experience from innovation and execution.
Experience from:
Niclas Thelander
Founder & CMO
25 years of experience in Consulting, Financial Services, and Scale-Ups.
Experience from:
Johann van Niekerk
EMEA Lead
18 years in Insurance & Insurtech. Led RGAX and RGA Ventures in Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
How is teams by outsized different from traditional consulting firms?
We offer the same consulting-grade expertise but with significantly faster deployment (weeks vs. months) and often up to 40% cost savings. You get fixed-scope pricing with transparent deliverables, flexible engagement models, and the ability to scale teams dynamically.
How do you ensure quality and team chemistry?
All professionals come from our curated network of 55,000+ vetted independent consultants with proven track records from MBB, Big 4, and leading boutique firms. Our Capability Leads personally select and interview each team member, ensuring complementary skill sets and cultural fit.
What types of projects are ideal for Teams by Outsized?
We excel at digital transformation initiatives, operational improvement programmes, technology implementations, organisational restructuring, risk and compliance projects, and strategic planning execution. Project budgets typically range from AUD 100,000 to AUD 2,000,000.
What is your pricing model and what's included?
We use fixed-scope pricing based on a time-and-materials cost-plus model with 25-35% margin for Curated Teams. All pricing includes project management support through dedicated Delivery Managers. Maximum project fees are agreed upfront—no surprises.