Byron Pirola joined Port Jackson Partners in early 1992, shortly after the firm was founded. Byron has over 21 years experience in consulting. He has worked in a variety of industries including manufacturing, finance (funds management, insurance, investment banking), construction materials, professional services, mining, pharmaceuticals, transport, defence, property development and distribution.

The majority of Byron's work has revolved around the strategic direction setting of leading public and private companies. He also has extensive experience in organisational design relating to strategy implementation, as well as both on and off market acquisitions and divestments.

Byron has worked with clients primarily based in Australia but taking him into on-the-ground work in several Asian markets. He has also served clients while living in New York and London.

Byron is a Director and Cofounder of the ASX listed Italian-based oil and gas explorer Po Valley Energy; and a Director of several private companies which he has founded.

Byron has considerable pro-bono interests in realtionship education organisations; including an international organisation he co-founded with his wife.

Prior to joining Port Jackson Partners, Byron worked at McKinsey and Company for six years. Byron has a PhD in Biochemistry from the Commonwealth Centre of Excellence in Gene Technology (University of Adelaide). He also holds a First Class Honours degree in Biochemistry from the University of New South Wales.