Who is Orchard Rise Advisory?
Ian Bail
Ian is the principal and founder of Orchard Rise Advisory.
Ian has an extensive background in Executive leadership, governance and innovation, pioneeering transformative projects across regional Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.
He is experienced in strategic leadership, regional understanding and partnership-building capability to help organisations navigate complexity and turn opportunities into practical outcomes.
Ian’s career includes the regional urban water sector, public forestry and large scale private plantation development. He has extensive regional, national and international experience.
Beyond the professional career, Ian is a passionate creative, which you can read more about under the other agencies of Orchard Rise.
FAQ’s
- Are you available to resource short term vacancies in our organisation?
Yes – if that helps you maintain momentum in your organisation to breakthrough complex challenges, build partnerships and turn good ideas into practical outcomes, then we’re up for it. We also have the flexibility to relocate to work in your region – theres nothing like being face to face with the team.
- What do your services cost?
Orchard Rise Advisory recognises that our clients are facing real resourcing struggles common across much of regional Australia. We exist to bring value to your organisation and your region, and we believe that our pricing is designed to achieve this. We’d be very pleased to quote up an engagement once we have a clear view of your ambitions and expectations.
- Who else have you worked for?
Orchard Rise Advisory commenced our services in October 2026. Yep – as a business we’re very new ! Our people have spent decades working across regional Australia though and we’d be very happy to refer you to some folks who have dealt with us in previous roles.
- Can I support the work of Orchard Rise Advisory?
Orchard Rise Advisory believes that collaboration is key to breaking through in regional Australia. We’d love to hear about how you believe you can contribute to this. Simply contact us for a chat…
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