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Join a powerful network of peers
Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CIOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CIOs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.
- Accelerating High Growth and Digitally-Driven Outcomes
- Advancing the Business Value of Security
- Thriving through Volatility - Empowering People, Resiliency and Insights
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
Fadi AlJa'fari
Deakin University
Cyber Security and Risk Director
John Ellis
BUPA ANZ
CISO
Tracey Evans
Seek
CIO
Matt Mueller
Iluka Resources Limited
CIO
Martha O'Sullivan
The Reject Shop
GM Technology
Members
George Abraham
Novatti
CISO
Upinder Aggarwal
Square
Director, Payments Technology
Angela Anthony
DuluxGroup
Executive General Manager IT & Digital
Alan Ariti
Vocus Communications
CISO
Arul Arogyanathan
Village Roadshow
GROUP GENERAL MANAGER - IT
Damian Beltrami
Toll Group
CIO
Mark Brown
Costa Group
CIO
Catherine Buhler
EnergyAustralia
Chief Information Security Officer | Group Security
Byron Collins
University of Melbourne
Executive Director, Business Services and Chief Technology Officer
Liam Connolly
Seek
Head of Cyber Security (CISO)
Frank De Sa
Just Group
Chief Information Officer
Munro Farmer
Australia Post
CIO
Shem Fernando
Monadelphous Group
IT Security Manager
David Fiorina
Bunnings
Head of Cyber Security
Kerr Forbes
Johns Lyng Group
Chief Information Officer
Kevin Glennon
K&S Corporation Limited
Chief Information Officer
Audrey Hanson
BlueScope
Global CISO
Daryl Harding
Flybuys
Head of Security
Nigel Hedges
Kmart Australia
Group Head of Cybersecurity
Brad Kemp
Transport Accident Commission
Head of IT SHARED SOLUTIONS
Ann Larkins
Australian Red Cross
Executive Director Information Communications and Technology
Thomas Leen
BHP
Global CISO
Andrew Longwill
Fonterra (Australia)
IS Manager Australia
Ian Padgham
Parks Victoria
CIO
Matthew Perry
Kinetic Group
CIO
Rob Pickering
Australian Football League
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Rebeiro
Greater Western Water
CIO
Michael Ross
Qantas Airways Limited
Group Chief Technology Officer
Jamie Rossato
Lion
Information Security Director (CISO)
Glenn Stuttard
Australia Post
Chief Information Security Officer
Craig Templeton
REA Group
Chief Information Security Officer
Ed Tollinton
Nando's
CIO
Bastian Uber
John Holland
Chief Digital and Information Officer
Chris Venter
REA Group
CTO
Mark Wallace
Fortescue Metals Group
Head of Cyber Security, Architecture & Portfolio
Elizabeth Wilson
Department of Education & Training Victoria
CIO
Peter Wolski
MYOB
Head of Cyber & Information Security
"Being a member of an Evanta community is a great privilege. Having the opportunity to network and learn from each other in a safe environment offers pragmatic and real time support."
SUE LIDERTH, CIO, EMEA
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
"I seek contact with like-minded peers who deal with the same strategic or tactical challenges, and I look forward to exchanging ideas, talking about approaches, and getting hints from the Evanta group."
MANFRED BOUDREAUX-DEHMER, CIO
NATO
“It’s great being a member of the Evanta Community, because you can reach out at any time to peers that you’ve met.”
RHONDA GASS, VP & GLOBAL CIO
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER
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Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Upcoming Programs
IN-PERSON
17 August 2023 | an evening
Melbourne CIO Inner Circle
Alto Event Space
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
16 November 2023 | 1 day
Melbourne CIO Executive Summit
Park Hyatt Melbourne
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Melbourne CIO Inner Circle - 09/03/2023
Melbourne CIO Town Hall - 15/02/2023
Melbourne CIO Executive Summit - 17/11/2022
Melbourne CIO Inner Circle - 24/08/2022
Melbourne CIO Town Hall - 19/07/2022
Melbourne CIO Town Hall - 25/05/2022
Melbourne CIO Peer Roundtable - 28/04/2022
Melbourne CIO Inner Circle - 24/03/2022
Melbourne CIO Peer Roundtable - 02/12/2021
Melbourne CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 10/11/2021
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Content from your CIO peers
INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 10, 2023
INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 10, 2023
2023 CIO Leadership Perspectives
Accelerating digital business initiatives has never been more important, and CIOs are in a key position to deliver them. This year, more than 900 CIOs from the world’s leading organizations shared their mission critical priorities in our annual survey – here’s what they reported.
VIEW RESULTSBLOG | MARCH 7, 2023
BLOG | MARCH 7, 2023
3 Pieces of Leadership Advice from Top CIOs
CIOs today are both business leaders and technology leaders. We asked dozens of CIOs across Evanta communities about the evolving role of the CIO. Here are 3 themes that emerged when asked what they would tell someone just starting out as a CIO.
VIEW POSTSESSION INSIGHTS | FEBRUARY 28, 2023
SESSION INSIGHTS | FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Cloud Strategy at Bendigo: How to Upskill Key IT Talent
As migration to the cloud continues, it’s essential for organisations to build a robust digital talent model. Recently, CIO Andrew Cresp of Bendigo & Adelaide Bank shared key insights on how they fast-tracked learning around the cloud, DevOps, and APIs, and utilised an industry-based learning program to widen talent pathways.
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