Wilson Casado

Managing Partner Australia

2024 - Current

Through our global entrepreneurial network, The Bakery unlocks the power of corporates in starting and scaling innovation. We believe that someone, somewhere, has or is already building solutions to the companies' greatest challenges, and our goal is to find the right partners, run the right solutions and test their technology, managing the whole process for our clients.

Partner, Non-Executive Director

2011

Wilson is the co-founder and non-executive director of Visagio Australia, awarded in 2024 the 2nd best mid-size workplace in Australia according to GPTW. Since Visagio started up in the region in 2011, we have delivered 400+ projects to 15+ organisations in 10+ countries. The performance and calibre of Visagio team has been recognised by its clients, and Visagio excellence in human resources management been awarded by the Australian business community. We are extremely proud of the team that we have the privilege of working with.

Partner

2022

Born within an award-winning people platform, we are new-entrant investors in the venture capital space, seeking for those early-stage companies that our Visagio Group platform can help to grow. V.Locity is our signature Founders' Mentoring program.

Venture Partner

2022

Venture building coach and mentor to founders-to-be during the Antler residency. Antler is a global VC fund who leads a global day-zero venture builder that turns the world talents into great founders.

Antler Advisor

2021

Advisor to some Antler portfolio companies. Bringing venture building playbooks and adding an outsider's perspective on culture, technologies, trends and how to manage sustainable growth.

Chairperson

2021

While celebrating the 10+ years of Perth Angels, we are looking for taking the organisation to its next level via Growth & Diversity, Great Deal Flow and Portfolio Excellence.

Chair, Deal Screening & Selection

2019

Our group of angel investors are actively investing in early-stage and high growth companies. The role of the Deal Screening and Selection Committee is to provide a flow of quality deals for investment by our angel investor members.

Advisory Committee Member

2021

The Advisory Committee is a Committee of the AIM WA Board of Directors. We provide advice on emerging issues relating to leadership, and people & culture; we also offer inputs on potential AIM WA products and services.

Senior Program Manager

2010 - 2011

Wilson was the Project Executive responsible for the completion of the AUD10M+ business transformation program MES at BHP Nickel West. The whole solution delivered business process and information systems for Integrated Mining and Processing Management, and Advanced Analytics capabilities to the Operations of this major Nickel business in Western Australia. Includes the integration of the operational systems with the Global BHP SAP solution.

Manager Technology Strategy & Planning

2008 - 2011

Wilson led the IT Strategic Planning, Demand & Portfolio Management, and Enterprise Architecture capabilities within BHP Nickel West, and previously was the IT business partner of BHP Iron Ore mining operations in Western Australia. He managed the relationship between IT and the Operations teams, and developed the Technology Roadmaps and IT Business Plans. Wilson was recognised by management and peers for outstanding performance.

Program Executive - GM Global Operating Model

2005 - 2008

Wilson was the Operational Excellence executive leading the design of Vale’s Global Operating Model in partnership with MIT Sloan. Our team delivered the pilot implementation of the operating model in the Iron Ore Operations in Brazil. The success of this program was recognised by the adoption of the Vale Production System across all operations. Deliveries of our team included: business process management and performance management framework implemented; performance and information management systems – monitoring and reporting mechanism to all operational management team – delivered; total quality management framework deployed.

Lecturer - Supply Chain Management

2006 - 2006

Manager Consulting

2004 - 2005

Wilson led business development opportunities for a new market in Brazil. Results: exceed sales budget, opened a new account with a major Telco operator. He led a team of senior consultants of up to 25 people in the delivery of a wide project portfolio. Results: successful delivery of Fraud Management and Business Intelligence solutions. Provided specialised expertise in Financial solutions for Telecom, including Billing, Journals, Payments, and Revenue Assurance.