Cyber security for Government: a secure and connected approach to growth and innovation.

Charles Matthews leads growth strategy for the Networks division at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE). He works with technology development and global sales team to align product and Go-To-Market strategies to increase revenue share in key accounts, strategic countries and target verticals. In addition, Matthews manages ALE’s strategic relationship with HP Enterprise. Prior to this strategy role, he ran North America Sales and Global Services at ALE.

Matthews has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications and software industries. During his tenure with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise he has held positions of progressive management in R&D, Educational Services, Customer Care, Professional Services and Sales. Matthews is a graduate of Harvard University. He currently serves on the Executive Advisory Board for the Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA).

CTO Networks Business Division

Michael See is CTO of the Networks Business Division at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise.  In this role, he is responsible for establishing the technology direction for the ALE networking solutions and establishing strategic technology partnerships.  He also participates in directing the intellectual property and standards activity at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise.  Prior to his position as Networks Business Division CTO, Michael held a number of technology and architecture leadership roles in the areas of networking and communications solutions for enterprises at Alcatel-Lucent.

Michael holds a BS in Physics from Xavier University and an MS in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University.

Country Business Leader, ANZ

Karl Sice is Country Business Leader for ANZ at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. He has an outstanding career track record of growing sales and profit to drive business growth, in a diverse range of organisations spanning every aspect of the IT industry.

Karl’s 30 year career includes executive roles at ASI Solutions, Staples, Acronis, Gartner, Sun Microsystems, American Express & Dell. Karl is a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders, and an active participant in the Member Exchange mentoring program. He is a guest lecturer for the MBA programs at Macquarie University and UTS and mentors post graduate students. Karl supports Vinnies Australia, with advice and active fundraising participation.

Karl’s achievements have been recognised through:

• • ARN Hall of Fame – 2017
  • ARN Women in ICT Awards – Judge 2014 – 2019
  • Australian Institute of Management – Manager of the Year Finalist 2015
  • ARN ICT Industry Awards – Best Partner Performance Initiative 2016