Business Transformation Architects

Partnering with business owners to scale, systemise and strengthen enterprise value.

BTA works alongside established businesses to improve operations, increase profitability, and create a stronger platform for long-term growth, transition, or exit.

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No obligation. No pitch. Just clarity on whether we're the right fit for your business.

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SME Focused

Built for owner-led businesses between $2M-$50M. We go deeper than advisors - we work inside the business.

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Equity Aligned

Our incentives are tied to your outcome - not hours billed. We succeed when you succeed.

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End-to-End

Diagnose, implement, optimise, exit. We stay through all five stages - not just the strategy.

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About BTA

Transformation that is practical by design.

BTA is not a traditional consulting firm. We don't produce reports that sit on shelves. We take a hands-on, equity-aligned approach — working inside the business, alongside ownership, to drive change that is visible and measurable.

Our model is built on strategic thinking, operational discipline, and a genuine commitment to creating better businesses. We succeed when you succeed.

Engineered transformation. Not random collaboration.
About BTA

How we operate

01

Strategic, not superficial

We diagnose first. Every engagement starts with rigorous understanding of where value is being destroyed or left on the table.

02

Operational, not theoretical

We implement with you. Frameworks only matter if they change how the business operates tomorrow.

03

Measurable, not vague

Every initiative is tied to a business outcome. Revenue, margin, capacity, enterprise value — we track what matters.

04

Aligned, not transactional

Our equity-participation model means our incentives are structurally aligned with the owner's long-term outcome.

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How We Create Value

Six levers of meaningful transformation.

Every engagement activates the levers where value is being lost or left on the table. We don't apply frameworks — we apply the right tools to your specific situation.

  • 01

    Revenue Growth

    Identify and activate commercial opportunities hidden inside your existing operations, client base, and market positioning.

    Why it matters

    $2M+
    Avg. revenue uplift identified
    90 days
    To first measurable result

  • 02

    Operational Efficiency

    Remove friction, reduce duplication, and restructure workflows so your team can do more with the capacity you already have.

  • 03

    Systems & Process Optimisation

    Build the systems that make your business predictable, scalable, and less dependent on individual heroics or tribal knowledge.

  • 04

    Margin Improvement

    Structural cost reduction, pricing discipline, and supplier leverage to protect and improve your bottom line without sacrificing quality.

  • 05

    Leadership & Accountability

    Establish clear ownership, decision rights, and performance cadences so the business runs with or without the founder in the room.

  • 06

    Exit Readiness

    Prepare for a strategic event — whether it's a sale, transition, or capital raise — with a business that is clean, credible, and valuable.

TRANSFORMATION APPROACH

A five-stage model built for real-world execution.

We follow a disciplined process - but it is never rigid. Every engagement adapts to where the most immediate value is.

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  1. 01

    Diagnose

    Rapid but rigorous assessment of operations, financials, commercial performance, and team capability. We identify the highest-impact levers first.

  2. 02

    Align

    Build shared understanding with ownership and leadership. Define the transformation roadmap, success metrics, and how value is captured.

  3. 03

    Implement

    Execute with discipline. We work alongside your team to implement change - not hand it to you in a slide deck and wish you luck.

  4. 04

    Optimise

    Measure, review, and refine. Transformation rarely works in straight lines - we adjust continuously to extract maximum value.

  5. 05

    Scale or Exit

    When the business is ready, we support the next chapter - whether that is significant scale, capital events, or a well-prepared ownership transition.

WHO WE PARTNER WITH

Built for owners who want more from their business.

We work with founders, operators, and leaders who are serious about improving their business - not just getting advice.

"Owner-led businesses seeking structure and growth"

You have built something real, but the business is dependent on you. You need systems, leadership layers, and a platform that can scale without you in every decision.

"Businesses facing bottlenecks, inefficiency or margin pressure"

Revenue is there but profit is not following. Operational drag, high staff turnover, or broken processes are limiting what your business can truly earn and deliver.

"Leaders open to practical external thinking"

You do not need a report. You need someone who will work alongside you, challenge your assumptions, and help you implement meaningful change with discipline and pace.

"Companies improving enterprise value for future options"

Whether your horizon is 2 years or 10, the decisions you make today will define what your business is worth. We help you build with that end in mind.

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OUR TEAM

Operators, strategists and transformation specialists.

The BTA founding group brings together deep expertise across M&A, legal, finance, operations, and commercial performance.

11 Partners

Founding Partners

Maurice Oteri
Legal & Anchor LP
The legal architecture behind every BTA partnership.

Maurice Oteri

Legal Services

Principal Director in legal services with a track record in commercial transactions, property capital raising, and creative deal structuring. The legal architecture behind every BTA partnership.

Commercial Law Capital Raising M&A
Sergio Zambrano
Sales & Client Acquisition
Real-world experience in every engagement.

Sergio Zambrano

M&A Advisory & Property

MBA qualified with multiple business ventures across advisory, property, and health and wellness. Sergio brings real-world experience to every engagement. He helps business owners build strategy, navigate acquisitions and exits, and forge strong partnerships with investors for capital raising.

M&A Advisory Capital Raising Business Development Commercial Property
Sud Setia
Marketing, Brand & IR
Building passive income and financial freedom for business owners.

Sud Setia

17 years

Real Estate & Media

Founder of FUTURX — Australia's first investment group helping people acquire both properties and businesses. With 17 years across Australia's biggest banks, mining and tech firms, Sud left corporate life in 2024 to help high-achievers build passive income and financial freedom on their own terms.

Marketing Personal Branding Business Development

All Partners

Stuart Earl

Stuart Earl

20+ years

M&A Advisory & Health

Vivienne Lee

Vivienne Lee

Accounting & Advisory

Shane Hewson

Shane Hewson

Events & Business Growth

Nick K C

Nick K C

Technology & Construct

NH

Neil Hristov

Hospitality & Retail

Srishti Negi

Srishti Negi

11 years

Property & Design

Nandita Rad

Nandita Rad

30 years

People & Performance

Warren

Warren

15+ years

Corporate Travel & Technology

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Let's start a real conversation.

If you're a business owner exploring growth, operational improvement, or future exit readiness, we'd welcome an initial conversation. No pitch. No obligation. Just an honest exchange.

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