A bit about us
Benny Button began in 2016, sparked by a chance meeting between Troy Mansell and Dr Adrian Medhurst in a laneway café in Melbourne. Though they came from very different worlds—Troy with a commercial lens and Adrian from the world of psychology—they shared a strong belief in the power of wellbeing data and a clear vision for the future of work. That moment marked the beginning of something bigger.
Today, we’re a growing team of thinkers, builders, facilitators and wellbeing experts, working at the intersection of behavioural science, data and digital innovation. We’re united by a mission to help people live well and have impact.
Over the years, we’ve delivered wellbeing learning and development experiences to thousands of people across Australia and Asia. From frontline teams to senior leaders, we’ve helped individuals and organisations better understand what drives wellbeing and performance—and how to embed both into everyday work life.
Our tools are designed to make that easier. From the Check-In and our AI-enhanced Leader Companion, to the Wellbeing Profiler and Checkpoint platform, we’re creating practical, scalable ways for people and businesses to monitor, reflect, and take meaningful action.
Benny Button exists to help people thrive—at work, in life, and in leadership.
The Team
Dr Adrian Medhurst
Co-Founder & Director
Adrian is a psychologist, speaker, and author with a deep passion for helping people and organisations thrive. With a doctorate in organisational psychology and over 15 years' experience across corporate consulting, lecturing, and research, Adrian brings a rare mix of academic insight and real-world know-how. He’s a leading voice in wellbeing science, mental health, performance psychology, mindfulness, and leadership development—and his work always comes back to one thing: helping people be at their best, sustainably.
Troy Mansell
Co-Founder & Director
Troy brings a steady hand and a sharp eye to the work of wellbeing at work. With over a decade of experience supporting leaders and teams, he understands the complexity and nuance of organisational life—and how to create lasting change. His strength lies in helping people navigate challenges with clarity, confidence and care. Whether it’s designing strategy, supporting culture change, or championing a progressive approach to wellbeing, Troy’s focus is always on unlocking potential and helping people lead with intention.
Marcel Siegrist
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Marcel is the architect behind our technology. A full-stack developer with a background in mathematics, physics and microprocessor systems, he brings precision and vision to everything we build. He’s passionate about harnessing big data to drive smarter solutions—and always thinking a step ahead to keep our technology future-ready. Marcel’s work underpins the platforms that help our clients turn insight into action, every day.
Sarah Sparnenn
Digital Design
Sarah leads our visual identity and brand experience, making sure everything we put into the world feels as thoughtful and human as the work we do. With over 11 years in digital media and post-production, she combines creative direction with technical know-how—delivering end-to-end design solutions that connect. From strategy and planning through to execution and review, Sarah helps us (and our clients) show up with clarity, consistency, and impact.