Our 13th guest, Sami Yalavac is an accomplished leader in the realm of technology and business, recognised as the CIO of the Year 2022. With a multifaceted background as a CIO, board director, executive coach, managing director, CEO, and public speaker, Sami brings a wealth of expertise to the table. In this episode, our host Anton has a fascinating conversation with Sami, exploring his journey from a student in Istanbul to the CIO of the year in Australia. Sami is highly dedicated to helping others and building community and these have become the values that resonate with every aspect of his ..read more

Our 12th guest - Mary Beth Hosking is an award winning technology leader, who boasts an illustrious career as a technology leader, having achieved accolades while serving at esteemed companies like Toll, Specsavers, and Pointsbet. Currently, she holds the position of CEO at VIC ICT for Women. She has previously collaborated with Emmbr as a guest speaker at our Peak event discussing the change conversation among our female leaders. In this episode, our host Anton sits with Mary-Beth and discusses her fantastic career journey from a singer to an accomplished Tech leader. We also talk about her n ..read more

We can't believe this is our 11th guest on the show! Meet Scott Lancaster, a dynamic and result-driven CIO with over 15 years of experience spearheading international IT operations. In this episode, our host Anton engages in a captivating dialogue with Scott, exploring his journey from starting in an IT apprenticeship to ascending to a leadership position in Technology. Scott advocates for unconventional paths to career success, emphasizing his own story of embracing risks and self-belief to achieve greatness ..read more

Our sixth guest - Jamie Newman is an accomplished Technology and Digital Leader with over 2 decades of experience spearheading applications and infrastructure transformations across national and regional scopes. In this episode, our host Anton sits with Jamie and discusses his experience, successes and mistakes navigating the diverse realms of the technology landscape. Jamie is highly dedicated to engaging with customers and stakeholders, delivering practical solutions to real-world problems ..read more

Our ninth guest - Darren Klein - a C-level leader, boasting a diverse background in digital, data, technology, project delivery, change, and finance. With over three decades of experience in the technology industry, Darren is a true tech titan, specifically in the banking sector. In this episode, our host Anton has a wonderful conversation with Darren, delving into his extensive 35-year journey in the tech realm. They explore how Darren's innate curiosity about the world has been instrumental in paving his path to success, allowing him to generate significant business value through data and tr ..read more

Our fourth guest is Bill Hunter - a dynamic and high energy tech leader who embraces challenges and isn't afraid to fail. In this fourth episode, our host Anton sits with Bill and talks about the journey of a DJ to become a CTO, the differences between CIO, CTO and explored the different types of CTO ..read more

Our eighth guest – Babu Krishnamoorthy is a self-described digital transformation evangelist, connector of dots, purple person and (like any Melbournians) a coffee drinker!  In this episode, our host Anton sits with Babu and delves into his illustrious 20+ year career in the technology realm. Out of this extensive tenure, Babu spent 15 years as a professional contractor, consistently seizing opportunities in the industry's evolving landscape. You will also learn how Babu discovered his superpower from ADHD.  ..read more

Our seventh Tech Titan – Dan Giesen-White, a transformational leader with a passion for tackling complex challenges head-on. With a rich background in navigating multi-site businesses, Dan's journey is defined by his passion for driving change and innovation. In this episode, our host Anton sits with Dan and explores Dan’s fascinating career journey from a potential literature teacher to becoming a CIO, the harsh yet life-changing advice that shaped Dan into the leader he is today ..read more

Tune in and listen to Sheani De Silva's fascinating career journey. Sheani DeSilva is a senior leader with a proven track record in delivering transformational change. Working for organisations such as GSK, myDNA and Sinapse. Today she is Information Systems & Technology Director at Sodexo. In this second episode, our host Anton sits with Sheani and talks about a medical sales rep's journey to becoming a successful CIO ..read more

Our fifth guest - Kerr Forbes is a seasoned C-Suite business executive and program director, accumulating over two decades of expertise across the UK, Asia, and Australia. In this fifth episode, our host Anton sits with Kerr Forbes and talks about his unconventional path into Technology, the advantages that he has from his dynamic background and the challenges that he encountered in his career ..read more