Daniel Hay

Director – Accountant – Tax Agent

Daniel Hay’s journey began in Townsville but was shaped by bold moves, hard work, and hands-on experience in the trenches of small business. From an early age, Dan watched his parents rebuild again and again. From owning pubs to running a refrigeration business in regional Queensland. When the family packed everything into two cars and a trailer and moved to Moranbah for a fresh start, Dan was still in primary school. That move, unfamiliar and uncertain, became the first defining moment of many.

Watching his parents navigate seasonal cash flow, start from scratch, and earn their place in tight-knit business communities taught Dan that success comes not from shortcuts, but from resilience, adaptability, and backing yourself. By the time he was 18, he was running the family business while his father cared for his grandfather in Brisbane. Quoting jobs, managing teams, doing invoicing, he got a crash course in small business operations. He also got his hands dirty working alongside builders, sparkies, and tradies on regional job sites giving him a deep understanding of the contractor mindset and day-to-day pressures.

This practical experience, combined with a natural knack for numbers and technology, led Dan to pursue a dual degree in Accounting and IT. The first of its kind offered by CQ University. Breaking into the industry wasn’t easy, with the small-town “who you know” mentality slowing things down, but Dan’s persistence paid off. He eventually joined his father’s accountant, starting with tax returns and quickly rising to manage a team of up to seven.

In 2010, that firm was acquired by Power2, and two years later Dan became a partner, leading the expansion into Brisbane. He’s since bought, merged, and systemized six businesses, and has developed a sharp instinct for what makes a business tick, and what causes it to stall. Through it all, he’s remained grounded, humble, and unafraid to admit what he doesn’t know.

Dan’s strength lies in seeing the working parts of a team or a business. How they fit together, how to optimise them, and how to lead without grandstanding. His colleagues say he’s the one who stays calm under pressure, a quality mirrored in his love of car racing. He competes in the 2F category under Productions Sports in QLD, in his Mazda MX-5 and serves as team manager and fuel rig assistant for Car 84 at the Bathurst 6 Hour. The focus, discipline, and clarity it takes to race at speed mirrors his approach to business leadership.

Dan is drawn to clients who have skin in the game. Clients who know the stakes are real and success matters. He relates to the hardworking business owner who’s juggled family, risk, and late nights. He respects aspirational effort and believes the role of a great advisor isn’t to know everything, it’s to stand beside the client when it matters, offer clarity, and build systems that make success repeatable.

This commitment hasn’t gone unnoticed. Dan was named the Institute of Public Accountants’ Accountant of the Year (2021) for both Queensland and nationally. The national honour came with a book of over 40 client testimonials. Heartfelt words of appreciation for his honesty, insight, and integrity.

Outside of work, Dan is a family man. He shares his life with Kayte, a registered nurse, and their three energetic children. Weekends are a whirlwind of netball, dancing, karting, maybe a whisky and a few rounds of Fortnite with the kids.

At Power2Brisbane, Dan brings the perfect mix of technical skill, lived experience, and strategic thinking. He leads from within, listens more than he speaks, and always looks for the smarter way forward.

In Dan, clients and team members alike find someone they can trust to keep them steady and help them win the long game.

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Sarah Davies

Director – Head of SMSF

Sarah heads up Power2’s Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) and Bookkeeping Divisions.  With a profound understanding of the intricacies of SMSFs and prowess for balancing the books, Sarah leads a dedicated team in providing tailored solutions that empower clients to take control of their financial future.

Sarah’s journey began with a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), followed by a Diploma of Financial Planning and specialist accreditations in Self-Managed Superannuation Funds.  Her earlier career was as a Certified Financial Planner, helping people to achieve their financial and retirement goals.  During this time, Sarah honed her skills in small business, tax planning, financial strategy and SMSF compliance.  Recognised for her client-centric approach and genuine care for the well-being of clients, Sarah transitioned into specialising in SMSFs, a niche where her passion and expertise truly shine.

Sarah became a partner in our firm in early 2016 and is a Justice of the Peace (Qual).

When she’s not busy crunching numbers and helping clients, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys, travel and a good walk in the sunshine. 

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Andrew Poots

Director – Founder – Head of Strategy

Occasionally you come across someone who is so obviously well suited to their occupation or field of interest on many levels. These people exude confidence and comfortability in fulfilling the role they undertake on a daily basis. Jonathan Thurston comes to mind, alongside Quentin Bryce, Nick Riewoldt, Richie McCaw and David Attenborough. These people are the ‘tough guys’: the researchers, mentors, community leaders, charismatic figureheads and inspirational winners.

Andrew will tell you that he’s not necessarily one of those guys, but he does share some of their qualities. It has taken 27 years in the workforce, including some 15 years spent self-employed, for him to realise his core commercial strength in business planning and execution. Albeit, he’s never been an elite athlete, discovered anything newsworthy, or inspired a generation. Still, he’s anything but a plodder and has built a stand-up career covering professional services, international manufacturing, heavy industry and agriculture.

This astute business advisor has a Business Degree, an MBA, and is a Certified Practicing Accountant. Perhaps most importantly, Andrew understands the ins and outs of running a  business. He recognises that — in order to kick goals and score wins — you have to be prepared to push through the challenges. Furthermore, he appreciates that some business operators need to be coached about their purpose, their motivation, and their strategy. 

Andrew is a problem solver who gets to the heart of issues very quickly, and he’s not afraid of asking the difficult questions in order to achieve this. His direct and insightful approach is centred around challenging you and your business to create improved focus and more rewarding outcomes. 

Email Andrew at andrew@power2brisbane.com.au

Kirsten Fowler

Director – Accountant – Tax Agent

With over 22 years experience in business accounting and taxation, Kirsten is well positioned to provide her clients with great advice. Meeting with clients on a one-to-one basis, getting to know their business and working with them to help achieve their business and personal financial goals is something Kirsten is passionate about.

Before merging with Power 2 in June 2022, Kirsten ran her own accounting practice for 11 years. Being that Kirsten has run a business and looked after the day-to-day operations she is well experienced in assisting her clients with their business matters.

She understands all phases of a business from start-up, growth through to stabilisation. Kirsten’s strength is connecting the dots to make numbers for your business make sense. If you are starting out, going through a growth phase, or anything in between, Kirsten can help support you to make sure you see success, and the big picture.

Kirsten holds a Bachelor of Commerce in financial planning and investment., is a member of the CPA, is a Registered Tax Agent and Justice of the Peace (Qualified).Kirsten is married to Matt, and they have two children Archie & Alfie, who are thick as thieves, making every day an adventure.

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