#096 | Ellis Brover - Ex-CIO Toyota Australia talking Digital transformation, IT Models, Getting Board Buy-In, and Crisis Management

Most recently, Ellis was CIO of Toyota Australia, where he led a transformation of the IT function from an internally-focussed service provider to a strategic enabler, driver of innovation, and role model for outstanding customer service. Ellis grew and led a team of 300+ that delivered an industry-leading digital business capability as well as a rapid transformation in cyber security maturity, whilst dramatically improving efficiency and contributing to business growth.

Ellis is a recognised IT leader with a track record of over three decades of building and leading world-class IT organisations, driving transformational change, and delivering tangible business value. His experience spans a range of roles and industries, across a range of organisational scales from startups to multinationals.

Ellis is now pursuing independent advisory and consulting opportunities, aiming to add value to the business success of organisations and the development of their people through an effective IT function.

In addition, to being a client of ours, Ellis was also a great guest!

On the podcast this episode, I chat with Ellis about his substantial career in IT and dive into:

• What digital transformation is
• How the automotive industry is changing
• Why there is a shortage of vehicles
• How to help boards see the real IT issues that sit below the top line
• What setting the right operating model means
• How to get stakeholder buy in
• IT crisis management 
• And much more!

Ellis can be contacted at: www.linkedin.com/in/ellisbrover

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