Leaders who've built their careers solving complex industrial challenges.
SAGE Group Executive Leadership Team
Leadership that combines strategic vision with a hands‑on understanding of what complex industrial projects demand. Future‑focused and continually evolving to help clients navigate and rise to the challenges of complex, changing operating environments. Ultimately building a Smarter Future. Better World.
Adrian Fahey
Managing Director
25+ years with SAGE, transforming a South Australian business into a global operation spanning industrial automation, digitisation, data analytics and skills development. Holds multiple board and council positions, including Global Control System Integrators Association (CSIA).
Strategic thinking backed by 25+ years of managing large-scale industrial and defence service contracts. Implements innovative contractual and commercial solutions across complex operational environments.
Responsible for financial and administration requirements, ensuring SAGE Group has the resources to execute strategic priorities. 25+ years as a finance professional overseeing processes, regulatory compliance, financial reporting and group performance.
Business development and commercial leadership across resources, infrastructure, energy, food and beverage, and manufacturing. 20+ years driving business operations and strategy.
Develops and implements strategies enabling a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing workplace. Fellow of the Governors Leadership Foundation Program, MBA from the University of South Australia, GAICD. South Australian Chair for the National Association of Women in Operations (NAWO).
Established strong marketing capability supporting SAGE's diversification and positioning. Led the establishment of four new company brands, integration of four acquisitions and international expansion - doubling employees and tripling revenue.
Legal expertise from private practice and in-house roles within the rail and oil and gas sectors. Eight years navigating SAGE through substantial growth - facilitating acquisitions, regulatory compliance and significant contract negotiations. Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Jurisprudence), University of Adelaide.
30+ years' experience within the industrial automation sector, applying technology to drive business outcomes. Builds team culture embracing change withan agile mindset, underpinned by continuous learning, improvement and experimentation.
Oversees all operations for SAGE Automation and relationships with major clients. 29+ years of electrical automation industry experience delivering sustainable, profitable growth.
18+ years with SAGE, establishing the Global Centre of Excellence in India. Leads the engineering team, providing critical design and engineering services to global customers whilst scaling SAGE's business in India and the Middle East.
Leads data-driven approach to operational technology transformation. Provides clients complete, whole-of-business view from operations through IT, shop floor and engineering.
Executive General Manager – Skills Lab & Embedded Expertise
22+ years leading human resources and recruitment businesses. Specialises in tailoring learning solutions to specific business challenges - placing the right people with the right skills in the right roles.
SAGE Group leadership isn't theoretical. It's built on decades of delivering large-scale industrial programmes across critical sectors. Strategic vision informed by operational reality - decisions that work in boardrooms and on project sites.
Strategic Vision, Technical Grounding
Our leaders built their careers delivering complex industrial projects before developing the next generation of technical talent. Many started in technical roles with SAGE Group and advanced through decades of hands-on experience to leadership roles.
Developing Smart, Ambitious People
We invest in and develop our people. Leaders mentor from knowledge and experience - they remember what starting out feels like. We value technical expertise and operational knowledge. Contributions grounded in real project experience carry weight regardless of title.
Operational Integrity as Standard
Certified management systems across health, safety, environment, quality and cybersecurity aren't for show. They exist because operational integrity protects people, delivers quality outcomes and sustains long-term operations.
Strategic Growth with Operational Discipline
From South Australian origins to global operations spanning four specialist brands and 18 offices. We've doubled our workforce and tripled revenue through diversification, acquisitions and international expansion, without compromising culture or operational excellence.
Leadership that combines strategic vision with hands-on understanding of what complex industrial projects demand: safety, sustainability and profitability delivered together.
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Whether discussing strategic partnerships, exploring collaboration opportunities or understanding how SAGE Group can support your operations, our teams across Australia are ready to help.
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