Experienced judgement.
Human partnership.
Echelon was created for leaders who value senior capability, straight thinking and a trusted adviser who is prepared to understand the business beyond the spreadsheet.
Built around trust, not transactions.
Echelon Executive is an independent executive advisory business founded by Evan Higgs. It combines deep CFO capability with a broader commercial, strategic and operational perspective.
The firm is intentionally relationship-led. The objective is not to arrive with a pre-packaged methodology or create unnecessary complexity. It is to become a trusted partner to the people carrying responsibility for the business — then bring clarity, discipline and practical experience to the decisions that matter.
That means listening carefully, asking difficult questions respectfully, understanding operational reality and being prepared to stay close to execution.
Precision in thought.
Respect in relationship.
Discipline in action.
Evan Higgs · CPA · B.Comm
Evan has more than 20 years of experience across accounting, finance and executive leadership, with particular depth in roads and infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, property and complex multi-site operations.
As CFO of RPQ Group, Evan led finance across a multi-state operating business and supported its development from a smaller private enterprise into a business exceeding $300 million in annual turnover before leading major elements of its integration into Downer.
His experience includes board and CEO partnering, financial and commercial strategy, cash flow and funding, acquisitions and due diligence, business integration, capital allocation, business cases, governance, reporting, systems, people leadership and enterprise transformation.
Echelon brings that experience to business owners, CEOs, boards and executive teams through targeted advisory assignments, interim leadership, strategic projects, transformation programs and transaction or integration support.
The relationship is part of the work.
Integrity
Say what we believe, explain why, and act in the client's long-term interests.
Courage
Raise the difficult issue early and challenge assumptions without creating theatre.
Focus
Separate signal from noise and direct energy to the decisions that will change the outcome.
Precision
Bring disciplined analysis and careful execution to high-stakes commercial decisions.
Respect
Build trust through listening, reliability, discretion and genuine regard for people.
Experience at the point of decision.
For a confidential discussion about your business, contact Evan directly.