Chris Fechner
CEO, The Digital Transformation Agency
Chris Fechner was appointed the Chief Executive Officer at the Digital Transformation Agency on 13 October 2021.
Chris has extensive experience in state government services, focusing on large scale digital and ICT reform and transformation programs as well as implementing contemporary investment, contestability, and governance frameworks.
Before joining the Australian Public Service, Chris was the Queensland Government Chief Customer and Digital Officer throughout 2020 and 2021. Chris was previously the Chief Digital and Product Officer at Service NSW. Prior to that, Chris held a number of senior positions across the NSW and Queensland governments as well as in freight and rail organisations.
Chris holds an Executive Masters of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Applied Science and Computing, both from the Queensland University of Technology.
As CEO, Chris is responsible for leading the agency to ensure we deliver on the Government’s digital transformation agenda, in accordance with our agency’s executive order and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
Lucy Poole
General Manager, Digital Strategy, Architecture and Discovery Division
Lucy leads the Digital Strategy, Architecture and Discovery Division which focuses on providing whole of government strategic leadership to the development and implementation of digital policies, the Australian Government Architecture as well as the Data and Digital Government Strategy.
In this role, Lucy also oversees the management of the government’s digital investment pipeline to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to government’s investment in digital and ICT.
A key priority for Lucy is driving the achievement of the Australian Government’s vision to implement world class digital capabilities to deliver outstanding outcomes for all. This includes the analysis of how emerging technologies can better support the delivery of simple, secure and connected services for all people and businesses.
Prior to joining the DTA, Lucy held senior executive roles at the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Australian Public Service Commission where she led several transformation programs. Lucy has experience across a range of sectors including Australian federal and state governments, the private sector and the UK civil service.
Wayne Poels
General Manager, Digital Investment Advice and Sourcing Division
Wayne was seconded from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to the DTA in June 2021 to support the development of the IOF and joined permanently in May 2022. He leads the Digital Investment Advice and Sourcing Division, which coordinates advice on the alignment of all digital and ICT-enabled investment proposals with the Government’s Digital Capability Standards as well supporting departments to ensure the benefits of the digital and ICT-investments are realised. Wayne is also responsible for the procurement of digital products and services through government panels and marketplaces.
Before moving to the DTA, Wayne held a number of positions in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Treasury.
Wayne holds a Master of Economics from the Australian National University and a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) degree from La Trobe University.
Format
Our speakers will present this industry briefing for about 60 minutes. During the presentation session, each of the speakers may move from table-to-table seeking feedback and offering further information on their particular DTA Branch. A Q&A session will then follow. Lunch will then be served.
No donations are made to any political party or politician.
Chatham House Rule
As the Chatham House Rule will be in place, there will be no record of proceedings, private recordings or imagery.
Cancellations and Rescheduling
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Program
1100 - 1130 Coffee/Tea and Registration
1130 - Speaker(s) arrive
1130 - 1230 Main presentation, consultation with attendees then Q&A
1230 - 1300 Lunch
1300 - 1330 - Round Table discussion with Speakers and Sponsors.
Seating Policy
Participants will normally be seated at tables of eight (8) allowing for social distancing and providing personal comfort. Seats will be arranged so no person has their back directly to the speakers.
COVID-19 pandemic compliance procedures will be in place.
Name Badges and Dietary Requirements
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