About
MCI Consultancy is a boutique consulting firm led by principal Maria Cirocco Ianniello, a strategic insights and engagement professional with over 30 years’ experience across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
With deep expertise in strategic insights, customer experience, stakeholder engagement, and communications, Maria specialises in strategic advisory and mentoring – helping leaders strengthen capability, improve performance, and shape stronger business and stakeholder outcomes through insight-led thinking and collaboration.
Maria holds a Bachelor of Business (major in Marketing), a Graduate Certificate in Management, and a Graduate Diploma in Journalism, all from the University of South Australia. She is an Associate Member of the Research Society, Australia’s leading professional association for the market research and insights industry.
“We engaged Maria to undertake an extensive research study into the state of the local economy within our district council region, to assist our strategic planning efforts.
She was successful in delivering a comprehensive and quality report containing valuable strategic insights, and recommendations for realising a variety of opportunities to support the local and regional economy.
Maria impressed us with her client-focused approach, friendly professionalism, and ability to adapt her delivery to engage and collaborate effectively with our varied project stakeholders.”
Greg Sarre, Manager Sustainability and Corporate Planning
Mount Barker District Council