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David Kennedy

CIO CTO NED Advisor

I am an experienced board and committee member with 20 plus years executive leadership experience in technology and business transformation, both in the corporate and public sectors. Further, in an executive capacity, I am currently immersing myself in The Virtual CIO Advisory, providing advisory and consulting services in the areas of technology strategy, digital and business transformation, change and project delivery. Variously described by my peers and clients as a visionary, innovative and energetic business leader, with a strong focus on people, transformation, innovation and change. I am a creative problem solver and critical thinker, possessing the business acumen to identify business needs and opportunities, and the problem-solving skills to help achieve them through business and technology innovation. As a board or committee member, I foster relationships by working closely with management and other members, providing leadership and vision, while being a contributing, inspiring team member, focused on achieving business outcomes. 2018 – present. Non-Executive Director Southside Montessori School 2016 - present. Secretary and board member Sydney Society of Model Engineers 2014 - present. Board member of St Pius X College Chatswood, and - Member of the Property, Investment & Technology Committee 2013 – 2016 - Member of the Strategic Planning Committee 2016 – present 2015 - 2017. Treasurer / Secretary and committee member of St Pius X College Chatswood Rugby Club 2010 - 2015. President and committee member of St Pius X College Chatswood Cricket Club 2013 - 2015. Member of SAP User Group Executive Council (SEC) 2012 - 2015. Member of Google's APAC Customer Advisory Council 2008 - 2014. Member of NSW Government ICT Leadership Group. The leadership group is an advisory body to the ICT Board responsible for the oversight and strategic direction of ICT across NSW Government 2011 - 2014. Committee member of St Pius X College Chatswood P&F Association and former Vice President 2008 - 2012. Director and board member CIO Executive Council - Pathways: ICT Leadership Development Program, and - A founding CIO member of the Australian Pathways Program 2004 - 2006. Member of Whole of Victorian Government ICT Council 2005 - 2007. Secretary and management board member of Melbourne Rugby Union Football Club

Expertise

  • Small to Medium Enterprise – SME (199+ employees) – unlisted
  • Not-for-profit organisation Small (200+ employees)
  • State or Territory Government
  • Financial Services
  • Management Consulting
  • Governance
  • Change Management
  • Government Relations
  • IT
  • Strategic Thinking

Experience

  • Non Executive
  • Committee Member
  • Advisory Board Member
  • GM/MD
  • Executive Director
  • Consultant
  • Other

Board or Committee Experience

Title Sub Committee Company Name Industry
Non Executive DirectorSouthside Montessori SchoolEducation
Secretary & Board MemberSydney Society of Model EngineersEngineering
Board MemberStrategic Planning Committee & Property, Investment & Technology CommitteeSt Pius X College ChatswoodEducation

Executive Career Summary

Title Company Name Industry
Principal the Virtual CIO AdvisoryThe Virtual CIO AdvisoryTechnology
Chief Information OfficerCentral Coast CouncilLocal Council
Chief Information OfficerStatePlusFinancial Services
Chief Information / Technology OfficerNSW Dept of Trade & InvestmentPublic Sector - State
Group Chief Information OfficerCommunities NSWPublic Sector - State
Chief Information Officer & DirectorNSW Office of State RevenueFinancial Services & Public Sector - State
General Manager Technology OperationsNSW Police ForcePolicing & Public Sector
Senior ManagerPitcher Partners CounsultingTechnology Consulting
Chief Information OfficerVictorian Auditor Generals OfficePublic Sector - State
Manager Knowledge & Information ManagementTransurbanTransport
Chief Information Officer & Manufacturing and Operations ManagerPennzoil Quaker State AustraliaOils & Lubricants & FMCG

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