Our team of Optimal associates and members have broad ranging executive skills and experience in M&A and consulting activities across many industries.

Jonathan Seddon
Managing Director BSc Eng MBA | 0418 597 120
Founder of Optimal in 2006, Jonathan has over 25 years executive local and international experience managing technical and complex companies. Jonathan has been widely involved in M&A activities with medium and large businesses including ownership of a national distribution business. With extensive experience in mining, industrial, automotive, marine and other industries, Jonathan has a deep understanding of business and their strategic imperatives. Couple this with extensive advisory and marketing of medium size business, Jonathan develops a strong rapport with sellers and buyers to optimise deal strategies and structures.

Simon Wilson
Market Development Director | 0425 833 631
Simon Wilson has over 25 years experience in industrial manufacturing, international marketing and B2B sales within both corporate and private companies across oil & gas, marine, mining, industrial markets and research & development. As Sales & Marketing Manager and then CEO, Simon was instrumental in building a Melbourne-based marine equipment & systems engineering company to become the international leader in its market. (more…)