About Us

Westberi Consulting

Defence SMEs grow when credibility, strategy, and execution come together.

At Westberi Consulting, we help teams navigate complexity with clarity – whether you’re scaling a breakthrough idea into new markets or empowering your staff with the knowledge they need in todays defense industry.

We’re not your typical consultancy. We’re operators, strategists, and builders who roll up our sleeves and get in the trenches with you. Our mission? To turn bold ambition into real-world capability.

Meet the Founders

John Tsihlis

Founder, CEO

The entrepreneurial engine behind Westberi, John has spent years launching businesses from scratch, turning financial insight into market traction. With a background in commerce and finance and a track record of taking ventures from concept to commercial success, he’s the go-to for SMEs ready to scale smart and fast.

Tomas Couch

Founder, COO

A seasoned officer of the Australian Defence Force, Tomas brings deep operational experience and a systems-level understanding of defence environments. He believes that well-designed training doesn’t just prepare teams, it saves lives. His programmes are built to be immersive, mission-relevant, and future-proof.

Together, they form a rare blend of commercial agility and defence credibility — making Westberi uniquely equipped to serve both sectors.

For Defence Companies with Training Needs

What we deliver:

• Tailored training support aligned with capability development pathways
• Scenario‑driven modules that reinforce operational concepts
• Programs designed to complement sovereign training providers and national priorities
• Delivery models that scale across teams, units, and partner organisations

Whether you’re a startup building next-gen capabilities or an established defence Prime refining doctrine, we train teams to think, move, and decide like it’s real—because one day, it may be.

For SMEs with Growth Ambitions

No international experience? No problem.

• We build defence‑ready go‑to‑market strategies
• We help defence innovators navigate compliance, procurement pathways, and strategic partnerships.
• We build structured opportunity pipelines grounded in defence procurement cycles.
• We turn pilot projects into repeatable delivery
• We structure commercial models that attract capital and scale
• We facilitate cross‑border expansion across Europe and allied markets

We understand the realities defence SMEs face. We help you build the credibility, clarity, and momentum needed to land with impact.

Why Westberi?

Because we don’t just consult—we commit. We co-design with your team, deliver with precision, and leave you stronger than we found you. Whether you’re in defence or innovation, we bring the mindset, methods, and momentum to help you win.

Westberi Consulting — Where readiness meets ambition.