Andrew Nilon

Associate Director

Andrew joined the Confluence team as an associate director in May of 2025, bringing with him six years of management consulting experience. Over his consulting career, Andrew has delivered analysis, insight, and value for government, private sector, and not for profit clients across strategic, policy, and implementation processes.

Andrew has developed expertise in public-facing government strategy, engagement design and facilitation, policy framework development, and project management. He has worked collaboratively and impactfully with clients and communities from remote and regional localities through to Australia’s largest cities.

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Law (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts (Policy, Economics, Philosophy) from the Australian National University.
Andrew is differentiated from other consultants by his ability to understand, analyse, and strategically address a client’s problems with principles of collaboration and empathy at the fore. He has a strong ability to align stakeholders, communities, and team members behind a common goal or approach. This human-centred approach is reinforced by a strong understanding of analytical methods, data activation, and structured problem solving. Andrew has developed a reputation with his clients as a strong communicator and trusted advisor.
Andrew has assisted clients with a variety of challenges across his career, particular areas of focus have included:
- Strategy and Planning
- Economic development
- Policy development and review
- Community engagement and engagement facilitation
- Project and program design and management
- Impact evaluation
- Asset strategy
- Service reviews