Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Melbourne CIO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

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®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Frank De Sa

Premier Retail
CIO

Tracey Evans

Virtus Health
Group Chief Information and Digital Officer

Martha O'Sullivan

Wesfarmers Health
GM Technology

Governing Body Members

Varun Acharya

Healthscope
CISO

Arul Arogyanathan

Village Roadshow Limited
Group CIO

Damian Beltrami

Toll Group
CIO

Fiona Caldwell

Estia Health
CIO

Roshan Daluwakgoda

Australian Red Cross
CISO

Daniel Eastley

Country Fire Authority Victoria
CISO

Bo Falk

ISS Australia
Regional Head of Information Security APAC

Sam Fariborz Birjand

David Jones
CISO

David Fiorina

Bunnings Warehouse
Head of Cyber Security

Kevin Glennon

K&S Corporation Limited
CIO

Lukasz Gogolkiewicz

SEEK Limited
Head of SecOps

Matthias Hansen

Sonic Healthcare
Chief Digital, Data and Information Officer

Nigel Hedges

Chemist Warehouse Group
General Manager - Cyber & Risk (CISO)

Bushra Kabir

Opal Group
IT Networks and Security Manager

Ann Larkins

Australian Red Cross
Executive Director & CIO, ICT

Thomas Leen

BHP
Group Technology Officer

Andrew Longwill

Fonterra (Australia)
Head of IT, Oceania

Chris Moon

VMCH
CIO

Clyde Netto

Thomson Reuters
Head of Technology & Cyber Security, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Emerging Markets

Jamie Newman

Dennis Corporation Australia
Chief Digital & Information Officer

Peter Orlowski

MEGT
CIO

Ian Padgham

Parks Victoria
CIO

Maria Paz

Epworth HealthCare
CTO

Firuzé Petruk

CSL
Global Director, AI & Intelligent Automation, Digital Core

Craig Pitts

Nous Group
Head of Information Security

Jennifer Rebeiro

Transport Accident Commission
EGM - Enterprise Transformation

Tamoor Sarfraz

Adbri Limited
CISO & Cyber Security Manager

Idris Shamsi

Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV)
CIO

Suma Shivalingaiah

Eastern Health
CIO

Ripneet Singh

Honda Australia
Head of Information Technology (CIO equivalent)

Onur Taylor

Ventia
CISO & GM of Technology

Craig Templeton

Reece Group
Chief Technology Officer

Ed Tollinton

Nando's
CIO

Mark Wallace

Fortescue Metals Group
Head of Digital Technology, Energy

Elizabeth Wilson

Department of Education & Training Victoria
CIO

Peter Wolski

MYOB
GM Reliability and Security

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

  1. Lead Strategic Technology Alignment to Establish an AI Operating Model
  2. Manage Costs Strategically to Maximize Business Value
  3. Elevate Cybersecurity as a Core Driver of Business Value, Resilience and Growth

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

10 November 2026 | 1 day

Melbourne CIO Community Executive Summit

Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

March 2027 | an evening

Melbourne CIO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

August 2027 | an evening

Melbourne CIO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

November 2027 | 1 day

Melbourne CIO Community Executive Summit

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.



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