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Sydney CIO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CIOs in the Sydney 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.
- Seizing momentum – influencing and leading the enterprise
- Thriving through uncertainty - empowering people and delivering value
- Advancing and scaling strategic, outcome-based technologies
Sydney CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Sydney CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs
Susie Costa
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Australia
SVP, Head of Security Management
Ben Doyle
Thales Australia
CISO Asia Pacific
Leanne Fry
AUSTRAC
Chief Innovation Officer and Chief Information Officer
David Reeve
Metcash Trading
CIO
Roger Wahl
John Holland
Chief Digital and Information Officer
Members
Asaf Ahmad
Fire & Rescue NSW
CISO
Victor Akkari
Cochlear
Chief Information Security Officer
Toby Amodio
Australian Taxation Office
Chief Information Security Officer
Jason Anderson
Qsuper
Head of Information Security
Venkat Balakrishnan
TAL Life
CISO
Tim Batten
MetLife Australia
CIO
Gayan Benedict
Reserve Bank of Australia
CIO
Garry Bentlin
Transgrid
CISO
Mitra Bhar
NSW Education Standards Authority
Chief Information Officer
Wendy Bryant
Transport for NSW
CIO
Richard Burke
Graincorp Limited
Global Information Security Manager
Andy Chauhan
Ausgrid
CISO
Dovid Clarke
Sydney Airport Corporation
Head of Cyber Security
Dave Cowan
Link Group
Chief Information Security Officer
Christian Daugbjerg
Demant
Vice President IT, Asia Pacific
Eduardo Dowd
WPP AUNZ
Group CIO
Elrich Engel
AMP
Group Head of Cyber Security and Digital Protection (CISO)
Daniel Evans
Rio Tinto Australia
Chief Information Security Officer
Matthew Fedele-Sirotich
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Chief Information Security Officer
Tanya Graham
Healthscope Limited
Executive General Manager, Strategic Programs
Audrey Hanson
Bluescope Steel
Global CISO
Darren Hungerford
Bluescope Steel
CTO
Rob James
TPG Telecom
Group Chief Digital and Information Officer
Doug Jenkins
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
CIO
Sheela Maji
Serco Asia Pacific
Chief Digital Officer (Asia Pacific)
Volker Mayr
Zurich Australia
CIO
Anthony Molinia
University of Newcastle
Chief Information Officer
Jackie Montado
Oil Search Limited
Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President
Mackenzie Muir
Allianz Australia
Chief Information Security Officer
Niromi Mulholland
The Arnott’s Group
Chief Information Security Officer
Christopher Neal
Ramsay Health Care Limited
CISO
Hank Opdam
The Star Entertainment Group
Chief Information Security & Continuity Officer
Chris Pogson
Mirvac
General Manager, Technology (CIO)
Kshira Saagar
Latitude Financial Services
Chief Data Officer
Sebastian Schultes
Brookfield Asset Management Australia
Vice President, Technology Services
Siva Sivasubramanian
SingTel Optus
CISO
Mark Smink
JLL Australia
Chief Information Security Officer - Asia Pacific
Christoph Strizik
Origin Energy
Chief Information Security Officer
Brad Tallon
Holcim Australia
Executive General Manager, IT, Technical & Engineering (Australia/NZ)
Debbie Taylor
NBN
Chief Information Officer
Fred Thiele
Transport for NSW
Group CISO
Richard Webby
SingTel Optus
Managing Director, Digital
Rob Wiggan
Queensland University Of Technology
Associate Director Information Security
"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
“Relevant topics, great networking opportunities and valuable discussions.”
Eelko van Leeuwen, Global cio
ABN AMRO Clearing Bank
Upcoming Events
In-person Programs
23 June 2021
Sydney CIO Inner Circle
Eleven by Rockpool Events
An evening with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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18 November 2021
Sydney CIO Executive Summit
Sofitel Wentworth Sydney
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
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Virtual Programs
24 November 2021
Sydney CIO Virtual Town Hall
Sydney CIO & CISO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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Content from your CIO peers
BLOG | JUNE 9, 2021
BLOG | JUNE 9, 2021
Who’s Answering the Next Big Question? Global CIO Miao Song of Mars
On The Next Big Question podcast, we ask C-level executives about a big, timely business question. Here are highlights from our discussion with Global CIO of Petcare Miao Song of Mars, who discusses the factors that separate the old, functional view of the CIO from a new, more empowering one.
VIEW POSTPODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
PODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
The Next Big Question, Episode 16
Global CIO of Petcare at Mars Miao Song joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of the CIO role. She shares her thoughts on the ideal state of the role and 3 areas CIOs should focus on today. Listen to her perspective on how CIOs can drive digital transformation and innovation.
LISTEN NOWSURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
SURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
How CIOs Can Effectively Partner Across the Business in 2021
Based on our 2021 survey of more than 700 CIOs, it’s clear that cross-collaboration among C-suite executives is critical. In our Leadership Perspective Survey, CIOs indicated their top objectives for the year. Learn more about trends and explore opportunities for technology leaders.
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