Lou is the founding CEO and Director of Jackadder International. He combines business and technology expertise to guide organisations through digital transformation. His leadership experience spans senior ICT roles across government and industry, giving him a practical understanding of how technology can unlock value. Lou’s participation as a Director on the national Australian Information Industry Association has further shaped his insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the sector, and he continues to bring this perspective to every client engagement.

Kat brings expertise in HR business partnering, leadership development, and organisational design. She supports clients to strengthen people practices, build capability, and enhance performance, drawing on her experience across both public and private sectors. Kat has worked closely with IT and project-based environments, advising on workforce structures and resourcing for complex programs. She is valued for her practical approach to problem-solving and her commitment to helping leaders and teams thrive.

Hans is an experienced ICT and information management leader with a career spanning policing, defence, project governance, and consulting. He brings deep expertise in law enforcement information systems, strategic planning, research and analysis, and complex stakeholder management across all tiers of government. Hans has served as Chief Information Officer for Tasmania Police, held senior Army appointments in information systems and logistics, and delivered major ERP, governance, and transformation projects as a consultant. Known for his emotional intelligence, pragmatic decision making, and ability to translate complex technical issues into clear business outcomes, he combines public sector leadership with hands on project delivery and small business experience.

Barbara champions human-centred design, ensuring technology is intuitive, accessible, and meaningful for the people who use it. She has contributed widely to digital innovation and STEAM education, from creating learning resources for remote communities to co-founding the CDU Code Fair. Barbara’s expertise spans user experience research, teaching, mentoring, and design, and she has been recognised with multiple NT Digital Excellence Awards. Her recent work has introduced human-centred design practices into public-facing digital services, embedding a stronger focus on people in government transformation projects.

Daintree is a seasoned technology leader with deep experience delivering digital and cloud transformation programs across government, financial services, media, and professional services. He combines strategic thinking with hands on delivery, helping organisations modernise systems, strengthen governance, and achieve clear business outcomes. Known for his calm, outcomes focused approach, he uses both visible and behind the scenes leadership to build trust and navigate complex environments. Daintree’s career includes senior roles such as CEO of Assembler and Director at PwC, leading multi million dollar data, product development, and cloud modernisation initiatives across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the UK.

Nancy specialises in program and organisational change management, helping clients successfully deliver transformation. She combines expertise in stakeholder engagement, business analysis, and process improvement to ensure change is effective and sustainable. Nancy’s portfolio includes ICT infrastructure transformation, enterprise reviews, program evaluation, and risk consulting across Northern Territory and Federal agencies. She is highly regarded for balancing structure with flexibility, supporting organisations to embrace new systems and ways of working.

Geoff is a highly experienced technology and transformation leader with a long track record of delivering complex programs that drive real business value. He has shaped ICT strategy, led major organisational transformations, and managed large operational and capital portfolios across the energy sector in Western Australia and the UK. Known for his thoughtful and consultative style, Geoff blends strategic insight with disciplined delivery and strong stakeholder engagement. He has built high performing teams of up to 70 people, overseen multi million dollar programs, and consistently improved customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and technology maturity.

Bernard is passionate about using technology to accelerate transformation and build secure, scalable ICT environments. His career has seen him lead major change initiatives in government and business, ensuring technology delivers real value aligned with organisational goals. Bernard’s foundation in enterprise ICT infrastructure, coupled with early experience in Silicon Valley, equips him to bring both innovation and rigour to his work. From cybersecurity best practice to behavioural analytics, he has consistently introduced solutions that strengthen resilience and enable growth.