Meet Our Speakers

Neal Jetton leads the INTERPOL Global Cybercrime Programme which aims to reduce the global impact of cybercrime through the enhancement of cyber threat response, the coordination of cybercrime operations, and the development of cyber strategies and capabilities.

Shehroze Junejo is an Executive Director and Chief Data Officer at UK Government Investments (UKGI), the government’s centre of expertise for corporate finance and governance.

Andrew Watson is Chief Data Officer and Deputy Commissioner, Smarter Data Program at the Australian Taxation Office.

Jamie King is the Chief Information Security Officer for the Australian Federal Police (AFP) where he oversees the AFP’s cyber security strategy, technical capabilities, and platforms. In addition, the role includes authorisation of networks, platforms, and applications covering enterprise and operational commands.

Sean Morrison was appointed Victorian Information Commissioner in February 2024. Mr Morrison has significant experience leading the legal responses to key Victorian Government reforms, including Royal Commissions and information-sharing regimes. 

Dr Paul Robards is responsible for the Defence Data Strategy and the One Defence Data Platform, which will enable Defence to better govern, trust, share, discover and use data.

Dimitar Dimitrovski serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Fair Work Ombudsman, where he oversees cybersecurity and data initiatives, and ensures that technology investments align with business goals while providing efficient and effective IT services to the enterprise.

Jamie is a highly respected cyber security, AI safety, risk, governance and assurance expert, assisting organisations globally to enhance operating resilience. He currently serves as Chief Information Security Officer for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for ISACA global.

Kate specialises in digital health transformation, with a focus on data driven disruption. She has led transformation projects, delivered new technologies to implement clinical genomics, and built digital health strategies.

Philip Kimpton is the First Assistant Secretary for National Security Division at the Department of Home Affairs.

Dr. Lisa McCallum is a researcher and data governance expert with an academic background and over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare sector. Holding a PhD from Western Sydney University, her doctoral research focused on the epidemiology of Pertussis in New South Wales

Michael has had a diverse career and early in his career worked overseas and in remote communities. Michael has failed spectacularly and often, but sometimes in the right direction and happily has avoided repeating failures on many occasions.

Dr Paul Hubbard is the Co-Head of the AI CoLab, and an Assistant Secretary at the Department of Finance.

Heather Cotching is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in economic analysis and policy development. Currently serving as Branch Head for both the Data, Digital and Analytics Branch and Strategic Planning and Data at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet since July 2023

Imma Chippendale is an experienced data and strategy professional with experience across public, private, and non-profit sectors. She is currently the Senior Strategic Advisor on Data at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Since joining DHA in 2011, Stephen has built a wealth of expertise across the organisation’s operations. He began his journey as a Property Manager, quickly advancing into leadership roles within Property Management, Leasing & Acquisitions, and Defence Relations. Stephen’s hands-on experience has given him a genuine appreciation for the daily challenges and opportunities faced by DHA teams. 

Rebecca is a digital and technology leader with over 25 years of experience across telecommunications, higher education, and government. She has played key roles in transformative projects, shaping digital strategies and driving organisational change.

Tom is a seasoned digital and technology leader with extensive experience in project and line management across digital and Microsoft platforms.

I specialize in bringing clarity to complex technology and organisational challenges.  Today, as CIO of Whitehorse City Council, I’m enabling smarter, more connected communities by leveraging technology to improve services and efficiency.  

Salvatore is an acknowledged business leader with 15 years of international experience. His management has delivered high performance through both organic growth and mergers and acquisitions.

Vihan Patel, Principal Consultant at Mantel is a leader in the AI & ML Engineering practice, advising on scaling AI value at some of Australia's largest organisations.