Winner: Management Excellence & Strategic Leadership (ARN Awards)

We are proud to announce that our Co-CEO, Demelza Green, has been awarded the Management Excellence Award at the 2024 ARN Innovation Awards.



In a market defined by rapid change, strong leadership is the difference between a stalled project and a successful outcome. This award recognises Demelza’s role in shaping Patient Zero’s 100% onshore delivery model, fostering a culture of capability uplift, and driving sustainable growth for our enterprise partners.

Leadership That Drives Delivery

Management Excellence isn't just about internal operations; it's about the stability we bring to our clients. Demelza’s win validates our unique "Co-CEO" structure, which balances Technical Excellence with Product & Commercial Strategy.

Under her leadership, Patient Zero has refined its Embedded Teams model, ensuring that we don't just deliver code, but actively mentor and upskill client teams. This recognition from ARN, one of the industry's most respected bodies, confirms that our approach to people and performance is setting a new standard for Australian consultancies.

"I am incredibly honoured to receive this award," said Demelza.

"Innovation is a team effort. This recognition reflects the hard work of the entire Patient Zero team and our shared commitment to building a software consultancy that puts people, and capability, first."

For our clients, partnering with an award-winning leadership team means reduced risk and better alignment:

Strategic Stability

This award verifies that your delivery partner is led by recognised industry executives capable of navigating complex commercial and operational challenges.

Culture of Excellence

Demelza’s leadership is the driving force behind our high retention rates and engineering culture, ensuring you get stable, motivated teams.

Product-Led Mindset

With a background in Product and UX, Demelza ensures our management decisions are always focused on the end-user value, not just billable hours.

Explore the Capabilities Behind the Award

• Product Strategy & UX: See how Demelza’s product-led philosophy shapes our delivery.
  View Product Strategy & UX
• Embedded Software Teams: Learn how strong management creates high-performance embedded units. View Embedded Software Team
• Co-CEO Series: Watch Demelza and Paul discuss the business of software delivery.
  Watch Co-CEO Series

The ARN Innovation Awards are the market-leading platform for the Australian ICT ecosystem, celebrating the achievements of partners, vendors, and distributors. Recognising individuals and organisations that drive innovation, the awards highlight those contributing significantly to the technology sector.

Demelza's win in the Management Excellence category distinguishes her as a top-tier leader capable of navigating the complexities of the modern Australian market.