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Melbourne CIO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CIOs in the Melbourne community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.
Invaluable network
Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.
Peer collaboration
Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.
Actionable insights
Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.
- Investing in your people and the right technologies
- Innovating with advanced technologies and new delivery models
- Influencing business stakeholders and enterprise outcomes
Melbourne CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Melbourne CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs
Jithma Beneragama
Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic)
Executive Director Digital, Design and Innovation
Justin Davies
Ovato
Chief Information Officer
Members
Alan Ariti
Vocus Communications
CISO
Andrea Bell
EBOS Group
Chief Information Officer
Catherine Buhler
EnergyAustralia
Head of Cyber Risk, Assurance and Advisory | Group Security
Byron Collins
University of Melbourne
Executive Director Infrastructure Services and Chief Technology Officer
William Confalonieri
Deakin University
Chief Digital Officer, CIO and Vice President
Liam Connolly
Seek
Head of Cyber Security (CISO)
Simon Dalli
Target Australia
Group Head of IT - Cyber Security
Frank De Sa
Just Group
Chief Information Officer
Melinda Duke
RMIT University
CTO
Rishi Dutta
Public Transport Victoria
Chief Information Officer
John Ellis
BUPA Australia Health
CISO
Tracey Evans
Seek
CIO
Trish Farrugia
Melbourne Airport
CIO
David Fiorina
Bunnings
Head of Information Technology Security
Kevin Glennon
K&S Corporation Limited
Chief Information Officer
Stuart Harrison
Medibank Private Limited
CISO
Darren Hungerford
Bluescope Steel
CTO
Martin Janssen
Department of Transport Victoria
CIO
Alex Jones
CitiPower Powercor & United Energy
Chief Information Officer
Ann Larkins
Australian Red Cross
Executive Director Information Communications and Technology
Thomas Leen
BHP
Global CISO
Morris Lieberman
Nufarm
Group CIO
Barry Magsanay
Treasury Wine Estates
Global Head of Information Security & Americas IT Services
Matt Malone
Healthscope Limited
Former CIO
Nicholas McKenzie
National Australia Bank
GM, Cybersecurity and CISO
Mithran Naiker
Transurban
Chief Technology Officer
Felicity Nutter
Swisse
Director IT - ANZ, US, Europe
Chris O'Neill
Victoria Police
CIO - Assistant Commissioner
Jamie Rossato
Orica Limited
Vice President - Information Technology & Cyber Security
Damien Scalzo
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services
CIO Australia and New Zealand
Oliver Schmill
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific
CIO
Brendan Smith
Tabcorp
CISO
Matt Steadman
Nova Entertainment
Chief Technology Officer
Craig Templeton
REA Group
Chief Information Security Officer
Lisa Tepper
Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic)
Executive Director - Enterprise Solutions
Matt Toohey
ME Bank
CIO
Andrew Walduck
Latitude Financial Services
Chief Operating Officer
Craig de Rooden
Toll Global
EVP/ Global Head of Business Improvement and Transformation
Upcoming Events
Virtual Programs
October 15, 2020
Global CIO Virtual Executive Summit
A virtual gathering for CIOs with global responsibilities to discuss challenges unique to international operations.
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22 October 2020
Australia CIO Virtual Town Hall
Steering the Enterprise Forward Through Innovation
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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2 December 2020
Melbourne CIO Virtual Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led, half-day virtual program with new connections and actionable insights.
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"This event is a must-attend for all IT professionals – to network and knowledge-share with others in the industry.”
Michael Smith, CIO
The Estee Lauder Companies
"This is an efficient way to get exposure to what is really going on in the local IT community to validate or dispute what your current strategies are.”
Bill Fortwangler, CIO
Dollar Bank
