Who We Are
A team of "good humans" helping energy and resources organisations deliver practical digital transformation
Your Strategic Thinking Partner
At Recusant, we challenge conventional thinking and design practical digital transformation for complex, asset-intensive organisations. Our name reflects our commitment to independent thought, courage, integrity, and doing the right thing for our clients.
We bring together deep expertise across Strategy, Delivery, Technology, and Intelligence-with particular strength in energy and resources-to provide solutions that create measurable operational and commercial value.
Our team combines decades of experience with a forward-thinking mindset, ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving business landscape.




Meet Our Team
Innovators and agitators dedicated to your success
Partners

The Chief Agitator
David Schürmann
Founder + CEO
About
David Schürmann is a visionary disruptor driving innovation and change in organisations. As the founder and CEO of Recûsant, he leads a team dedicated to challenging norms and realising value for companies striving for success. With 26 years' experience in Information Management and Technology, David has proven success in leading global projects for Fortune 500 companies, personifying integrity in all endeavours.
Expertise
- •Strategic guidance and executive coaching for leadership teams
- •Delivery of multi-year roadmaps for capital projects
- •Strategic solution design and execution
"I like the idea of Recûsant as being defiant, we ask, why not? We seek to understand and push you outside your comfort zones to truly realise your business's capability. We always challenge, and our ethos is all about doing it courageously and responsibly with integrity. Most importantly, we are simply just 'good humans'"

The Problem Solver
Dominic Pestell
Partner | Information Management Services
About
Dominic is a founding partner at Recûsant, where he leads digital innovation in information management with a strong foundation in digital engineering information. With a software engineering background and over 25 years of global experience, he brings a holistic perspective across capital projects, operations, and technology. Dominic understands that technology is only part of the solution. Success comes from creating the right conditions through the alignment of people, processes, and data with business goals. He specialises in guiding clients through the digital asset maturity journey, from establishing robust engineering information foundations to realising the ambition of a fully integrated digital twin.
Expertise
- •Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engagement
- •System integration, data exchange, solution design, data analysis
- •Business-case development, value-realisation strategies
"People are an organisation's most valuable asset, let's turn their light bulb moments into reality"
The Recûsant Story
Knowing Where We Came From
Dave and Dom met while implementing an Engineering Data Visualisation solution, quickly discovering a shared passion for innovative problem-solving. The pair started trail running together, and while on the path they discussed everything-their challenges, their achievements, and their frustrations. They found a mutual interest in adventure and pushing boundaries, and the seed of creating a consulting firm that would challenge conventional approaches was planted.
Dave and Dom both have experience as the client and saw a gap for consultants who understood their challenges firsthand and could deliver practical, lasting solutions. Building on their breadth of experience in projects, operations and as consultants, they envisioned a firm that embodied courage, integrity, and responsibility.
Recusant Consulting was born out of this vision. The name "Recusant" reflects our philosophy of challenging the status quo and pursuing excellence relentlessly. Our team combines expertise in Strategy, Change, and Digital and Information Management to offer innovative, executable solutions that provide genuine value.
Starting from humble beginnings, Recusant quickly grew into a trusted brand known for high standards, integrity, and a pioneering spirit. We partner with clients to navigate digital and technology challenges, leveraging our industry experience and creative problem-solving to boost business value and leave a positive impact.
Today, Recusant stands as a premier consulting firm dedicated to helping businesses achieve their fullest potential. We are committed to delivering quality, innovation, and best practices, consistently fulfilling our promises and empowering our clients to succeed.
Knowing Where We Are Heading
Vision Statement
"To be Australia's most trusted partner for practical digital transformation in the energy and resources sector."
Mission Statement
"To deliver scalable, technology-driven solutions that accelerate our clients' transition to a smarter, cleaner energy future."
Embrace disruption, Why Not?
We are simply just
“Good Humans”
Living By Our Values
Courage
The courage to challenge normal. It's not thinking outside the box, but rather, considering there is no box.
Responsibility
We take ownership of our actions and outcomes. We deliver on our promises and stand by our work.
Integrity
We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We operate with transparency, honesty, and strong ethical principles.