Our Story
Built on a Simple Belief: Clarity Creates Better Outcomes.
One51 was founded on the belief that successful data, analytics and AI initiatives require more than technology. They require clear direction, aligned stakeholders and a focus on measurable business outcomes. Today, we help organisations navigate complexity with confidence by bringing clarity to decisions, defining practical pathways forward, and delivering solutions that create lasting value.
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350+
Projects delivered across data, analytics and AI
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100+
Engagements in the energy sector alone
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25+
Years of data and analytics leadership experience
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Outcome-driven - every engagement aligned to business value
The One51 Name
Every company has a story. Ours starts in Sydney.
The name One51 was inspired by one of Sydney's geographic coordinates - a recognition of the place where our team, our experience and our shared vision for consulting came together.
When we first began developing the One51 brand, the original logo concepts featured a compass. The idea came from the geographic reference in the name, but as we explored the concept further, we realised the compass represented something much more important than a location.
It represented direction.
That simple idea became the foundation of our business.
Philosophy
From the beginning, our purpose has been to help organisations make confident decisions about data, analytics and AI.
We believe successful outcomes start with clarity. Before technology decisions are made, stakeholders need alignment. Before solutions are built, objectives need definition. Before investments are made, organisations need confidence that they are moving in the right direction.
This philosophy became known as Leading with Direction.
It shapes how we engage with clients, how we build our teams and how we deliver every project. We help organisations navigate complexity, define pragmatic pathways forward, and ensure every initiative is aligned to measurable business value.
Future Vision
As data, analytics and AI continue to transform industries, organisations face more opportunities - and more complexity - than ever before.
Our mission remains the same as it was on day one: to help organisations navigate that complexity with confidence, turn strategy into action, and realise meaningful value from their investments.
Because technology enables change. Direction makes it successful.
Find out more about how we work.
The people behind the work.
Julio Acuna
Co-founder and Managing Director
Wassim Chammaa
Co-founder and Director
Peter Hopwood
Director of Consulting Services
Emilio Gazis
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Daniel Milech
Data Analytics Practice Lead
Reza Soltani
Principal Consultant
Julia Chernoukha
Head of Business Operations
Leanne Mossman
Marketing Manager
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"A good partnership starts and ends with people you can trust. One51 combines deep technical capability with a collaborative, outcomes-focused approach - bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions."
Julio Acuna, Managing Director, One51 Consulting