Anthony Mitchell

Anthony Mitchell is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Bendelta, a leading Australian strategy and leadership advisory firm. With over 17 years of experience advising senior leaders and organisations across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, Anthony is renowned for his expertise in driving sustainable growth, organisational transformation, and governance reform.

Prior to founding Bendelta in 2003, Anthony was a Partner and CEO at Sheffield Group, a global consulting firm, where he spent 12 years shaping strategic initiatives for clients across multiple industries. He has worked in diverse markets including Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Japan, and Papua New Guinea, delivering tailored strategic plans and transformational leadership solutions to some of the largest financial institutions in the Asia-Pacific region.

Anthony’s academic background in Mathematics and Psychology from the University of Auckland, where he was Senior Scholar in both faculties, is complemented by post-graduate business qualifications from Cornell University in New York. His blend of analytical acumen and deep understanding of human behaviour informs his unique approach to leadership and strategic advisory.

Over the course of his career, Anthony has facilitated several high-impact transformation projects, including leading a multi-country initiative for a major bank to create a strategic growth plan across 12 countries and guiding the Asia-Pacific region’s growth strategy, positioning it as a key driver of global business. His leadership in the reform of governance in remote Australia, working with a group of high-profile public and private sector leaders, is a testament to his ability to address complex societal challenges through collaboration and innovative thinking.

In addition to his role at Bendelta, Anthony serves on a variety of boards and advisory committees. He is an External Appointee to the Strategy Group of the Audit Office (NSW), National Vice-President of Amnesty International Australia, and a Director of the UTS Adult Education Think Tank. He is also a guest strategy advisor on Channel 7’s Business Builders.

Anthony’s areas of expertise include high-performance business strategies, organisational design, leadership development, governance reform, and the delivery of sustainable growth in dynamic and diverse markets. His thought leadership is widely sought after, and he continues to facilitate leadership forums and strategic planning processes for some of the most prominent companies and institutions across the Asia-Pacific region.