Melbourne CISO Community


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Join a powerful network of C-level peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CISOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

Melbourne CISO Governing Body


A regional Governing Body leads the Melbourne CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.

Co-Chairs

Fadi AlJa'fari

Deakin University
Cyber Security and Risk Director

John Ellis

BUPA ANZ
CISO - Asia Pacific

Tracey Evans

Seek
Former CIO - APAC

Matt Mueller

Iluka Resources Limited
CIO and Group Risk Manager

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
CISO

Arul Arogyanathan

Village Roadshow Limited
GROUP GENERAL MANAGER - IT

Damian Beltrami

Toll Group
CIO

Mark Brown

Costa Group
CIO

Catherine Buhler

EnergyAustralia
Chief Information Security Officer | Group Security

Fiona Caldwell

Estia Health
CIO

Byron Collins

The University of Melbourne
Executive Director, Business Services and Chief Technology Officer

Liam Connolly

Seek
CISO

Munro Farmer

Australia Post
CIO

David Fiorina

Bunnings Warehouse
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

Ann Larkins

Australian Red Cross
Executive Director ICT/CIO

Thomas Leen

BHP
Global CISO

Andrew Longwill

Fonterra (Australia)
Manager IT Australia

Chris Moon

Fire Rescue Victoria
Chief Information Officer

Devan Naidoo

Link Group
Technology Director, Retirement & Superannuation Solutions

Clyde Netto

Thomson Reuters Australia
Chief Technology & Security Officer - Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Emerging Markets

Jamie Newman

Dennis Corporation Australia
General Manager - Digital

Ian Padgham

Parks Victoria
CIO

Ashley Parkinson

Victoria Police
CISO

Rob Pickering

Australian Football League
Chief Technology Officer

Jennifer Rebeiro

Greater Western Water
CIO

Michael Ross

Jetstar Group
Chief Technology Officer

Jamie Rossato

Lion Co
Chief Information Security Officer

Glenn Stuttard

Australia Post
Chief Information Security Officer

Craig Templeton

REA Group
Acting CTO

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 Digital Technology FFI

Elizabeth Wilson

Department of Education & Training Victoria
CIO

Peter Wolski

MYOB
Head of Cyber & Information Security


Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

  1. Amplifying Value Through Digital Ecosystems
  2. Strengthening Cyber Risk's Role as a Driver for Enterprise Decision Making
  3. Accelerating Growth with Agility & Innovation

Upcoming Programs


IN-PERSON

16 November 2023 | 1 day

Melbourne CISO Executive Summit

Park Hyatt Melbourne

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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IN-PERSON

March 2024 | an evening

Melbourne CISO Inner Circle

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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IN-PERSON

August 2024 | an evening

Melbourne CISO Inner Circle

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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