Tag: Promotions

Gig Guide: Defence seeks new CIO

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The Department of Defence has begun searching for a new chief information officer to lead its ICT strategic direction, although incumbent Stephen Pearson is yet to vacate the role....

Gig Guide: Industry mandarin appointed climate ambassador

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Experienced Industry department official Kristin Tilley has been appointed Australia’s first Ambassador for Climate Change since 2014, replacing the former Ambassador for the Environment. Ms Tilley was previously the...

Gig Guide: new ACCC deputy chair arrives in 2023

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Deputy chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Delia Rickard will depart the role in January 2023 after more than ten years in the role, with her replacement...

Gig Guide: ABS CIO takes federal tech leadership role

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The Australian Bureau of Statistics is seeking a new chief information officer as incumbent Steve Hamilton departs for an undisclosed “senior technology leadership role within federal government”, according to...

Gig Guide: Vic gov’t CISO seconded to state Justice dept

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Victoria’s government chief information security officer has been seconded to the state’s Department of Justice and Community Safety after five years at the Department of Premier and Cabinet. John...

Gig Guide: Siemens loyalist to head ANZ office

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A veteran of the German technology group Siemens Peter Halliday has been appointed as the new chair and chief executive officer of Siemens Australia from September 1. Mr Halliday...

Gig Guide: Tritium picks new CFO

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Electric Vehicle charging firm Tritium has recruited Rob Topol as a senior executive who will replace current chief financial officer Michael Hipwood in September. Mr Topol moves from his...

Gig Guide: New chief executive at Export Finance Australia

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Export Finance Australia (EFA) has appointed John Hopkins as managing director and chief executive officer, moving from his position as chief risk officer. Prior to joining EFA in January...

Gig Guide: Google Research Australia appoints its co-leads

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Google has appointed Dr Grace Chung and Professor Peter Bartlett as the new co-leads of Google Research Australia. Their roles include overseeing the Google Research Hub based in Sydney...