Industry Professor John Puttick significantly
shaped Australia’s IT sector by founding
GBST Holdings, which processes half of the
Australian Stock Exchange transactions.
He pioneered key enterprise system
development techniques and project
management methods.
As an Adjunct Professor at the University of
Queensland and Chair of QUT’s Faculty
Development Committee, he has influenced
academic programs and IT education. His
career blends intense business involvement
with substantial contributions to community
and education.
Industry Professor Phil Baskerville brings significant strategic senior management experience to his role as CEO of INDPA. From working as Business Advisor and Head of School at Southbank Institute of Technology and having been recognised by the Chair Award for Outstanding Innovation, Phil brings the drive and the skills necessary to build INDPA’s foundation and vision. Drawing on his extensive academic studies with a Masters in IT at University of Queensland and Bachelor of Education and combining it with his peer acknowledged skills in project planning/management, coaching, business analysis/strategy, change management and strategic planning, Phil is well equipped for the demands of the CEO role.
Phoebe works in rural and remote parts of Queensland and New South Wales and has a desire to serve and help the local community. Her passion of work interests come with depths of experience in women’s health, dry needling, pilate’s, paediatrics and persistent pain therapy. Her belief in providing a holistic health care service aligns with the diverse needs of rural health. Phoebe is operating a successful small business and understands the importance of her placement within the rural sector that has diminshed medical services. She is compassionate and diligent in her capacity to deliver neccassary allied medical services in a business manner. Her professional services to our Association are well warrented.
Industry Professor Richard Bowen began
his career in scientific research, becoming
Chief Scientist at a government-owned
organisation. His entrepreneurial spirit,
has impacted organisational leadership
particularly in education. His extensive
experience in complex cultural and
political contexts has helped organisations
in achieving their ambitions. Recognised as
a High Performing Director by Tribal
Benchmarking, he holds honorary
appointments at leading institutions
and has received awards of the
Queensland State Government
Award for Innovation and the MBA
Directors Medal. His expertise spans
strategy, governance, and education
management.
Dr. Michael Hanzal-Bayer BAppMgt,
BEdProfHons (Applied Learning), BSc(Hons)
PhD Max-Planck-Institute in Dortmund,
Sessional Lecturer Federation University
Australia, University of Canberra, Le Cordon
Bleu Australia and TAFE (QLD).
Michael Hanzal-Bayer is known for his
versatility and expertise in both scientific
and business settings. With a strong
background in laboratory automation,
project management, and large-scale
gene library curation, he has demonstrated
excellence across multiple industries.
Michael is recognised for his analytical
precision, professionalism, and ability to
drive complex projects to successful
completion. Michael is equally
comfortable in the boardroom or laboratory,
Gavin brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving technological innovation and digital transformation across industry-leading organisations like Accenture and Siemens. His expertise spans enterprise technology consulting, software design and development, and the cutting-edge realm of generative AI applications.
Armed with a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from PMI (Project Management Institute), a Master’s degree in Software Engineering, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Gavin possesses a rare combination of technical mastery, strategic vision, and project management leadership. He has consistently demonstrated the ability to translate complex business challenges into scalable, future-proof solutions that drive operational excellence and competitive advantage.