Russell is the Tech Project Group Chairman, with a strong background in leadership across industries including, Technology, Telecommunications and Mining. As a pioneer he was a key member during the launch of Optus Communications and has also held senior executive positions within the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Alcatel, IBM, amongst others. Russell is Chairman of Sirius Minerals and also non-executive Director of the Garvan Institute.

Martin has twenty-five years leadership in telecommunications, energy and network sales, with a demonstrated track record of building and operating high impact, technology enabled businesses. Martin has forged his experience in senior executive roles at Cable and Wireless, Mercury Communications, Optus Communications, Dingo Blue, American Communications Network & Telstra.

Vince has extensive experience spanning in marketing, sales, product development, business development and business operations gained with a variety of IT and Telecommunications providers servicing Network Security, IP Telephony/Collaboration, Managed Services & Cloud. Having helped Genesys and Arkadin enhance their online collaboration offerings Vince heads up the Tech Project Sales team.

Rodney is an accomplished Channel and Alliance Development Executive with 25 years’ experience in the Telecommunications industry including Telstra, Verizon and most recently TPG. Rodney is our Channel Sales head, working alongside partners new and existing as they grow their business.

Melvin is responsible for onboarding & engagement, working to ensure our partners make the most of Banksia opportunities and technologies. Melvin has a wealth of experience within the Telco & IT industries, both Channel & direct.

Ana has over 20 years of experience in various areas of business transformation, digitization and management, as a digital strategist, Agile practitioner, Delivery Manager, technical leader and software engineer. Ana is accountable for development, operations, product viability, Sprint activities & workforce planning. Ana has also taught computer science and acted as a researcher at the University of Brasilia - Brazil.

Fon is a Chartered Accountant of Australia and New Zealand. Having trained at PWC and KPMG, he has held senior management positions in corporate development at Microsoft and Suncorp, and in M&A at Wesfarmers. In addition, Fon served the Australian Department of Defence as a special consultant. Fon also serves as a member of the Board of The Brain Foundation.