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A sales leader who can lead high performing sales teams through applying strong commercial, customer and people management skills. Have built a reputation as a highly motivated, results oriented, approachable and engaging leader, able to influence outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups and value chains. Known for the ability to tackle business problems by applying an innovative and inclusive approach that delivers results both internally and for clients.

Sanja is an accomplished ICT executive with a strong focus on cybersecurity, compliance, and technology management. She excels in driving digital transformation, particularly in implementing robust cybersecurity frameworks across various sectors, notably in Australian healthcare. Her expertise in aligning technology with business goals, combined with her experience in global stakeholder management, has notably enhanced cybersecurity standards. Recently, she led Aspen Medical to success in an Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment and ISO 27001 certification, significantly strengthening their cyber posture.

I provide CISO-level leadership in an enterprise setting.
I enjoy strategy, program development, operations and building & developing an engaged, capable and resilient team.
I like working with a variety of stakeholders and learning from all parts of the business.
Supporting the business is important to me, I do this with a pragmatic approach to security.

I am a Fellow of The Australian Information Security Association (FAISA) and Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD). I have two masters (MBA 2013, Cybersecurity 2019) and several industry certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, CCSK, ITIL F, COBIT F, CSX F, ISO27001 LA & LI. )

I am a creative person by nature, when not doing cyber I am tinkering with my DJ equipment, mixing music, trying to produce my own, and travelling abroad (pre- and post- pandemic). Lastly I enjoy playing video games with my primary school aged son.

Detective Superintendent Jayne Crossling has been a member for over 34 years.

She has worked across a range of teams and crime types in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and more recently Brisbane where she is currently based. She has led cybercrime investigations teams in Melbourne and Brisbane over the last six years.

In her current role, Jayne also manages Intelligence members based in Brisbane, Cairns and the Gold Coast; and Human Source and Confiscated Assets Investigation teams in Brisbane.

Stephen has over 30 years of experience in the security and technology space, working with large enterprise organizations in various market sectors, such as Gaming, Law Enforcement, Healthcare, and Retail, to build and enhance their cybersecurity capabilities.

Currently working as the Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) he plays an instrumental role in securing and maintaining the integrity of Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (DPE), the largest master franchisee of the Domino’s brand outside the US, encompassing 13 regions across Asia Pacific and Europe and supporting over 3,700 stores. In the last financial year, DPE served a staggering 180 million pizzas, amounting to over seven pizzas sold every second. With 80% of all orders placed through their digital platform, Stephen’s work in safeguarding customer data and ensuring a seamless user experience is particularly crucial.

Catherine Buhler, Fellow of the Australian Information Security Association

Catherine Buhler is a Fellow of the Australian Information Security Association and an experienced CISO who delivers security programs that ensure appropriate controls and processes are implemented to protect and defend the enterprise. She creates and manages security strategy based on threat intelligence, organisational security maturity, cyber risk appetite and in alignment with the organisation’s strategy.

Catherine is adept at raising business leaders’ understanding of their security risks and the business implications of their risk treatment decisions. She has a demonstrated ability to collaborate across all levels to build a security aware culture, champion innovative ideas, gain buy-in and build consensus. She builds high-performing multi-disciplinary security teams and empowers them to uplift security practices and cyber resilience. She was voted a top 100 CISO in the HotTopics and Menlo Security Global CISO 100 2022 and again in 2023.

Experienced Executive Manager, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and CISO, with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Business Process Design, Business Case, IT/IS Strategy, Business Transformation, and Risk Management. Strong information security and technology professional with a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.App.Sc.) focused in Mathematics from RMIT University.
Popular presenter with Board director experience. Non Executive Director.

Lukasz is a seasoned cyber security leader with 20 years of experience in the field. He is currently the Head of Cyber Security at Accent Group Limited, a leading retailer and distributor of footwear and apparel in Australia and New Zealand. He is responsible for ensuring the protection of sensitive information across a multitude of business systems, corporate systems, and IT infrastructure.

He has worked with some of the world’s largest banks and financial organisations, as well as federal, state, and local governments. He is also an active board member of the Australian Women in Security Network, where he supports, inspires, and mentors women in the security community. He is passionate about creating world-class technology solutions that make a positive impact on people and organisations.

Energetic and influential leader, possessing diverse leadership, relationship management, program delivery and business strategy development skills. Proven ability to manage executive level relationships with a strong focus on the end customer. SME within the Australian Payments domain.

A Global Technology and Business leader with more than twenty years of experience applying technology to transform business performance and customer experiences, with roles in Australia, United States, Thailand, and China. Named one of Australia’s top 50 senior technology and digital executives for achieving record business results, through digital modernisation and improved customer experience. Recognised as a strategic thinker, with an extensive technical background, who engages with executive leadership and builds purpose driven teams, across large and complex organisations and geographies. Passionate about working with teams to deliver outstanding business outcomes.