Michael Musgrove — CEO

As the CEO of Adventure Consultancy Solutions (ACS), I’m proud to lead a team of experts who specialise in transforming business operations, particularly within the financial services sector. Our core focus spans test automation, complex lending, treasury solutions, and staff augmentation, while increasingly supporting organisations as they prepare for sustainability reporting and evolving governance expectations. My journey started in treasury and capital markets, where I quickly learned the importance of precision, strong controls, and the right use of technology. Over the years, I expanded my expertise into complex lending and large-scale transformation, helping some of the world’s largest banks and financial institutions enhance operations, manage risk, and adapt to technological change. I’ve had the privilege of leading major programmes for organisations including ANZ, Standard Chartered, and CBA, delivering outcomes with real operational and financial impact. As the industry evolved, it became clear that technology adoption needed to be more deliberate and better governed. This led me to ACS, a consultancy focused on the core of financial operations, including automation, treasury management, and complex lending, while also helping organisations define practical end-state approaches to AI adoption. The focus is always on real use cases that can be embedded safely and responsibly. Additionally, I help organisations across multiple industries address sustainability and ESG readiness. Many are still working through what mandatory reporting and stronger governance expectations mean in practice. Through ACS, I support leadership teams by aligning technology, data, and delivery capability with regulatory requirements. When I’m not immersed in transformation work, I enjoy staying healthy and active. I’m passionate about BBQs, working on my Mustang, and spending time with my family. Maintaining balance between my professional and personal life is important to me, and it’s something I encourage within our team and with the organisations we support. If you are a leader navigating automation, AI adoption, or sustainability readiness in a regulated environment, connect with me.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert with a strong focus on automation and regulatory compliance.

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Experience: 32 yrs 3 mos

Skills

Strategic Leadership
Digital Transformation Expertise
Test Automation
Operational Efficiency

Career Highlights

Led major transformation programmes for top banks.
Expert in test automation and complex lending solutions.
Guided organizations in sustainability and AI adoption.

Work Experience

Adventure Consultancy Solutions (ACS) - Leaders in Banking Consultancy, Automation, and Integration

Chief Executive Officer (2 yrs)

Managing Director (8 mos)

Finastra

VP of Global Services, APAC (2 yrs 5 mos)

Snr Director of Global Services (Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands) (5 yrs 3 mos)

Portfolio Lead (2 yrs 4 mos)

Dion Global Solutions Limited

Program Manager (6 yrs 9 mos)

Capital Market Solutions

Program Manager (13 yrs 4 mos)

Safeway

Duty & Grocery Manager (6 yrs 5 mos)

Grocery Manager (6 yrs)

Education

at Monash University

at De La Salle College

Michael Musgrove

CEO

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia32 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Led major transformation programmes for top banks.
Expert in test automation and complex lending solutions.
Guided organizations in sustainability and AI adoption.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert with a strong focus on automation and regulatory compliance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic LeadershipDigital Transformation ExpertiseTest AutomationOperational Efficiency

Other Skills

Technology IntegrationAnalytic Problem SolvingInnovation ManagementClient-Centric SolutionsPartnership DevelopmentClient-Centric ApproachInnovation and Technology IntegrationBusiness Advisory SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipConsultative Problem-SolvingOracleProject ManagementSQLCRM

About

Experience

Adventure consultancy solutions (acs) - leaders in banking consultancy, automation, and integration

2 roles

Chief Executive Officer

Promoted

Mar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As CEO of ACS, I provide strategic leadership and practical direction that support sustainable growth for all clients. My role is centred on shaping delivery strategies across test automation, complex lending and treasury solutions for clients in the financial services sector, while supporting organisations across a wide variety of industries as they prepare for sustainability reporting and evolving governance expectations.
I help leadership teams move from technology intent to defined end-state outcomes. This includes guiding the responsible adoption of automation and AI through clear use cases that align with regulatory requirements, risk frameworks and operational realities. The emphasis is always on embedding capability that can be governed, scaled and sustained.
I work closely with teams and clients to ensure solutions respond to real constraints and priorities, and deliver measurable outcomes in complex delivery environments.
Key Achievements and Responsibilities:
✔ Spearheaded the development of bespoke automation and technology solutions for financial institutions across APAC.
✔ Led large-scale digital transformation programmes in complex lending and treasury systems.
✔ Supported organisational readiness for sustainability reporting through governance, data and delivery alignment.
✔ Guided AI strategy from defined use cases through to practical, operational end states.
✔ Enhanced business growth through strategic partnerships while maintaining a strong focus on client outcomes.
About Adventure Consultancy Solutions
ACS specialises in consultancy and delivery services that drive operational efficiency within financial services. Our expertise spans test automation, complex lending, treasury solutions, staff augmentation and sustainability readiness. We work with organisations across Australia, the Philippines and the wider APAC region, helping them navigate regulatory change, technology transformation and capability growth in a practical, grounded way.

Strategic LeadershipDigital Transformation Expertise

Managing Director

Oct 2023 – Jun 2024 · 8 mos · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As Managing Director of ACS, I led our focus on servicing lending clients across the APAC region, ensuring they benefited from best practices in technology and financial management. I oversaw our business advisory services, working to integrate state-of-the-art design solutions into existing lending ecosystems to maximise asset utilisation and operational efficiency. Throughout this period, I prioritised client transformation journeys, guiding them through complex financial landscapes with a keen focus on long-term sustainability and growth.
Key Achievements and Responsibilities:
✔ Led the business advisory arm, focusing on lending clients across APAC and ensuring the integration of innovative solutions.
✔ Managed the deployment of design solutions into existing lending ecosystems, enhancing asset utilisation and efficiency.
✔ Worked closely with clients to navigate their transformation journeys, ensuring long-term success and operational growth.
✔ Successfully delivered consultancy services that optimised financial management and supported best practices within the lending sector.

Finastra

3 roles

VP of Global Services, APAC

Promoted

May 2021 – Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos

As Vice President of Global Services for APAC at Finastra, I led the strategic direction and operational delivery of global services across the Asia-Pacific region. My role involved ensuring that clients within the financial services industry were able to adopt and fully leverage Finastra's software solutions to meet their business needs. I worked closely with global teams to align regional strategies with the company’s global vision, delivering consistent, high-quality services that enabled customers to maximise the value of Finastra’s platforms.
Key Achievements and Responsibilities:
✔ Spearheaded the adoption of Finastra software solutions across APAC, ensuring clients optimised their use of the platform to enhance operational performance.
✔ Led cross-functional teams across the region, providing strategic guidance and ensuring seamless service delivery.
✔ Managed relationships with key stakeholders, driving growth and ensuring long-term satisfaction for Finastra’s clients.
✔ Delivered on strategic goals for regional growth, driving customer success and product adoption across APAC.
About Finastra:
Finastra is one of the world’s largest fintech companies, providing the broadest portfolio of financial services software. The company delivers innovative solutions in areas like lending, payments, and treasury, empowering institutions across the globe to thrive in the ever-changing financial landscape. With a focus on driving open innovation, Finastra helps financial institutions unlock the full potential of their technology ecosystems and enables digital transformation at scale.

Snr Director of Global Services (Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands)

Promoted

Feb 2016 – May 2021 · 5 yrs 3 mos

In my role as Senior Director of Global Services, I was responsible for enabling customers across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands to adopt and fully utilise Finastra's suite of software solutions. I worked directly with clients to guide them through implementation processes and maximise the value of Finastra’s offerings to drive their business success.
Key Achievements and Responsibilities:
✔ Enabled customers to adopt and optimise the use of Finastra’s software, enhancing their operational and strategic capabilities.
✔ Led strategic initiatives that aligned Finastra’s solutions with the specific needs of the Australian and New Zealand markets.
✔ Provided leadership across service teams, ensuring the consistent and efficient implementation of Finastra’s software solutions.

Portfolio Lead

Oct 2013 – Feb 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

As Portfolio Lead for the Lending business for APAC, I was responsible for overseeing the management and growth of Finastra’s lending portfolio within the region. My role involved working closely with clients to understand their needs and ensure that our lending solutions were aligned with their business objectives.
Key Achievements and Responsibilities:
✔ Led the portfolio management of Finastra’s lending solutions for APAC, ensuring the delivery of tailored solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs.
✔ Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, driving engagement and enhancing the adoption of Finastra’s lending platforms.
✔ Provided strategic oversight on portfolio growth, identifying new opportunities and delivering solutions that enabled clients to enhance their lending operations.

Dion global solutions limited

Program Manager

Jan 2007 – Oct 2013 · 6 yrs 9 mos · Greater Melbourne Area

Capital market solutions

Program Manager

Jun 2000 – Oct 2013 · 13 yrs 4 mos

Safeway

2 roles

Duty & Grocery Manager

Promoted

Jan 1994 – Jun 2000 · 6 yrs 5 mos

Whilst studying at uni, I commenced work as a register attendant, and quickly moved up to become register supervisor then a Duty Manager. As I had established myself During the 4 years of Study , I decided to perform this as a full time career as a grocery manager for a 1 year period to expose myself to management of departments.
After performing this for 1.5 Years I decided to pursue my career of study in IT