Our Story

Built on a Simple Belief: Clarity Creates Better Outcomes.

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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.

  • 350+

    Projects delivered across data, analytics and AI

  • 100+

    Engagements in the energy sector alone

  • 25+

    Years of data and analytics leadership experience

  • 100%

    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.

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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.

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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.

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Find out more about how we work.

The people behind the work.

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Julio Acuna

Co-founder and Managing Director

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Wassim Chammaa

Co-founder and Director

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Peter Hopwood

Director of Consulting Services

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Emilio Gazis

Director of Strategic Partnerships

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Daniel Milech

Data Analytics Practice Lead

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Reza Soltani

Principal Consultant

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Julia Chernoukha

Head of Business Operations

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Leanne Mossman

Marketing Manager

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Julio Acuna

Co-founder and Managing Director

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Wassim Chammaa

Co-founder and Director

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Peter Hopwood

Director of Consulting Services

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Emilio Gazis

Director of Strategic Partnerships

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Daniel Milech

Data Analytics Practice Lead

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Reza Soltani

Principal Consultant

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Julia Chernoukha

Head of Business Operations

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Leanne Mossman

Marketing Manager

Our journey.

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2020
One51 founded in Sydney by Julio Acuna and Wassim Chammaa, combining decades of enterprise data and analytics experience.
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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

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