Meet the AIIA Team

Chief Executive Officer

Simon is an experienced business leader and strategic thinker with a career covering government, ICT, management consulting and media sectors. Through his own business, Simon has advised many of the world’s leading business consulting and technology companies in developing and implementing business strategies including assisting clients win large transformation deals as well as shape government policy and procurements worth billions to the industry.As the current CEO of the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), Simon represents the Australian tech sector to government, industry and media. He has been appointed to numerous government advisory committees covering digital health, procurement and skills and cyber security.Simon’s early career included being a senior ministerial adviser in the federal government and held a senior management role at Accenture before setting up his own advisory and consulting business in 2003. Prior to joining the AIIA, Simon was also the long-term CEO of the Australian Home Entertainment Distributors Association (AHEDA) representing thr Australian home entertainment film and TV industry with members including: Disney, Foxtel, Warner Bros, Sony, Universal, 20th Century Fox, Roadshow, Madman, Paramount and Fetch TV.Simon has an Honours degree in Political Science from the Australian National University and the University of California, San Diego. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He has written many Op Eds in major Australian media publications and is a sought-after conference speaker, MC and moderator on technology issues.

Chief Financial Officer

Stephan is an experienced CFO & COO with a demonstrated capability of adding value to high growth Australian and International Companies in the Technology , Renewables , BioTech and Professional Services sectors, with particular emphasis on the commercialisation of technology and unique disruptive IP to achieve strategic goals. Skilled in Financial Management , Negotiation, Strategic Business Planning, Operations Management, IPO , VC funds raising , international Transfer Pricing , SME/start-ups , ASX , Systems improvement , ERP implementation and much more he brings real depth and on the ground knowledge and experience to the AIIA. Stephan is also a Chartered Accountant, MBA, Finance Graduate and Member of the AICD.

GM Events and Marketing

Regine has 20 years’ senior leadership experience in the Australian events industry, with an extensive background in business management, event operations and stakeholder management. Regine is an energetic and enthusiastic promoter of new ideas and initiatives, well respected for her clear strategic thinking skills and ‘can do attitude’. As a purposeful, service-oriented industry professional Regine will work with AIIA Councils to develop a regular calendar of national, state and territory events to generate financially viable events which provide benefits to both current and potential new members.

GM of Policy and Media

Siew Lee is an executive leader with over 15-year experience in policy development and stakeholder engagement, demonstrating a reliable skill for strategic and pragmatic planning. She champions collaboration, valuing it as a key driver in producing sound policy advice, which has gained recognition and implementation by various governments and partners throughout the Asia Pacific. In her career, Siew Lee has skillfully managed policy projects with themes as diverse as cybersecurity, online financial crimes, digital identity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Free Trade Agreements. Most recently, she played a significant role in enhancing multi-sectoral cooperation through her work on the National Anti-Scam Centre in the Australian Payments Network. She also contributed to initiating and shaping the AI Ethics Policy in the NSW Government. Siew Lee’s academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from Macquarie University, a Master of Commerce, majoring in Finance and Business Law, from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Political Science and International Relations, in University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. Her legal and business background solidifies her professional expertise, allowing her to approach policy formulation with a well-rounded perspective.

GM of Membership

Membership Services Manager

Erynn is a dedicated professional with a passion for fostering meaningful connections and building and maintaining positive relationships with clients.
Her experience spans across diverse industries such as Energy, Education, and Water Treatment; and she remains steadfast in her commitment to the principles of exceptional customer service, meaningful engagement, and personal growth.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Erynn is an avid enthusiast of strength training. She finds solace in the gym, dedicating time to maintain her physical well-being and mental clarity.
She also has a love for the Carlton Football Club and enjoys the camaraderie and excitement of the game with her family.

Financial Accountant

Bio to be updated

Events and Marketing Coordinator

Van is an Events and Marketing professional with a history of working in the Information Technology and Financial Services industries. With 5+ years of experience across technical consulting, financial advisory and marketing communications implementation, a Master of Information Technology, and a Bachelor of Business (Marketing), Van brings the skills, knowledge and the ability to work and grow in the fast moving technology sector and ever changing economic climate. Currently an Events and Marketing Coordinator at the AIIA, Van is committed to supporting the AIIA’s Events and Marketing initiatives, as well as her personal and professional growth in the role.

Executive Support Officer

Tim has over 10 years of experience in customer service and administration, specialising in banking, education, IT support, and disability services. Before joining AIIA, he worked with various organisations, including NAB and Comm Bank, where he excelled in system maintenance and general administration. Tim has extensive experience working with CRM systems and Salesforce.

Advisor, Policy and Media