What does future leadership look like in the Information Technology industry?
Leadership in the information technology (IT) sector in Australia will be defined by an emphasis on innovation, adaptability, and responsibility. As technology continues to rapidly evolve, leaders will be not only technically proficient but also visionary in their approach, capable of anticipating market shifts and adapting their organisations to capitalise on new opportunities. Additionally, the increasing importance of data analytics and cybersecurity will demand leaders who can ensure the ethical protection of digital assets, privacy, and more broadly, human rights.
Future leaders will prioritise sustainable practices, such as reducing the carbon footprint of data centres and promoting the circular economy within the tech industry. They will also be responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within their organisations, recognising that a diverse workforce drives innovation and better problem-solving. As digital transformation continues to reshape the business landscape, IT leaders will play a crucial role in guiding their organisations through this period of change, ensuring that technology serves as a force for good in society.
Board responsible for IT threats
33% of PWC Global Digital Trust Insights 2024 'ssurvey respondents cited the board as their top engagement stakeholder. Almost one in three (31%) report to their CIO and 18% report to their CEO (WC, 2024).
IT spending growth
IT spending in Australia is projected to grow by 7.8% in 2024, reaching over AUD 133 billion. This growth is driven primarily by increased investments in software and IT services, which will see an 8.2% rise (Technology Decisions, 2024).
Leaders spending on cyber
74% of Australian business leaders plan to increase their cyber budget in the year ahead compared to 60% in 2023 (PWC, 2024).
Social Media msage in Australia
As of 2024, there are over 20.8 million active social media users in Australia, which accounts for approximately 82.5% of the population, indicating the deep integration and importance in digital marketing and communication strategies (Red Search, 2024).
Alice Silver, Information Technology Industry Specialist
Alice is an agile-minded and goal-orientated talent solutions leader. With broad recruitment experience across a range of industries in the IT, Digital, Data and ERP space, Alice is most at home identifying top talent in the fast-changing worlds of IT professional services, start-up ecosystems and future of work consultancies. Having worked as an executive search specialist, recruitment coach and leading Talent Acquisition teams globally, Alice collaborates with senior leaders and executives to design and execute innovative talent management solutions, providing insights and understanding of client-side challenges.
Authentic and passionate, Alice cares deeply about helping organisations attract the right talent at the right time by delivering an engaging candidate experience. She believes that providing a genuine and connected CX is key to understanding candidates and delivering strong value for our clients. Alice understands how to achieve agility in today’s market, establishing real relationships and asking the right questions in order to help solve our client’s future challenges as they gear up for their next phase of growth.
