A history of Crown Management Consultants

30 years of supporting Defence and national security 

Crown Management Consultants is 30! As we step towards our next 30 years, we’re reflecting on our achievements so far with a timeline featuring our key milestones and moments to date.  

Here's to the next 30 years!  

1994 

• Crown Management Consultants launches in Canberra. With the Department of Defence as a foundation client, military satellite and communications engineer Andrew Short launches Crown Management Consultants (CrownMGT).   

1996/1997 

• Major Peter ‘Doc’ Holliday and Major Richard Barwise join. The two establish sister companies, AssiduIT and Professional Services & Engineering (PS&E) to bolster the capacity of CrownMGT.  

• Work commences with JP2008. The team takes on a supporting role on JP2008.  

2004 

• Steve Ellicott joins. Under the Headwater Consulting brand, Steve joins to further bolster our experience and skills.  

2006 

• Commence work with Tactical Information Exchange Integration Office (TIEIO). The team commences a significant role working on TIEIO . 

2009 

• Cement Defence partnership with key roles. Our reputation as a leading and trusted Defence partner grows with roles in JP2072, L75 and LNIC.  

2010 

• Commence role on Land 200. We kick off our role in L200, a key project in modernising Army command and control.  

2011 

• Appointment to the Defence Materiel Organisation Support Service (DMOSS). Offering specialist services to the DMOSS panel marks a significant growth period. 

2017 

• Solidify the CrownMGT brand. All associated businesses come together under the one name. Doc, Steve and Richard join Andrew as the four CrownMGT Directors.  

• Fyshwick office opening. This marks a big acievement for the company, with the doors opening to our first official office.  

• Commence involvement in JP9347. We play a key role in this Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) project to modernise and enhance the ADF’s Joint Data Networks Capability. 

2018 

• CrownMGT awarded position on Defence Support Services (DSS) panel. This is a key panel appointment for CrownMGT with work focused on facilitating the acquisition and sustainment of Defence’s air, joint, land and maritime capital equipment and systems. 

2020 

• Commence role in JP9102. Our role sees us working with Defence to provide the next generation satelitte communication component of the Australian Defence SATCOM System.  

2021 

• Open Manuka office. As the team grows, we move into new premises in Canberra. 

• ICT Marketplace panel. CrownMGT awarded position on this key government panel.  

• CrownMGT partners with key players in the industry. We commence ongoing relationships with organisations including KPMG, Downer, KBR, EY and Telstra, to help solve challenging ICT projects.  

2022 

• Brisbane office opening. Our operations grow and expand north with a new Brisbane office. 

• Awarded  Defence Industry and Information and Communications Technology Provider Arrangement (ICTPA) panel. Our reputation continues to grow with this key panel appointment. 

2023 

• CMDT Group launches. CrownMGT becomes a subsidiary of CMDT Group under the same Directorships. 

• Awarded Science and Technology panel. Our panel roles expand with appointment to Science and Technology. 

• Commence work on a range of key projects. This includes iBMS, JP9103, L4130 and L4140.  

• Employment recognition.  Reserves and Employer Support awards us Silver membership.  

2024 and beyond 

• Celebrate 30 years in business. We mark this significant milestone with celebratory events in Canberra and Brisbane. 

•  WNA, AIR555, AIR350. We continue to showcase our expertise and trusted partners status by commencing work across numerous projects.  

• Recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs names us as a Veteran Friendly Employer.