Profiles
Welcome to the profile section of Stories Ink, where human-led storytelling is in full view. A place where a person’s story and history comes to life – where we capture the personality, mood and essence of the individual. My goal? For readers to catch a glimpse of something new – to discover a fun fact, or some previously unreported ‘hidden gems and insights’ about that person on the interviewee’s couch.
But these are just some of the profiles I’ve written over the years. To read more of this style of writing, check out the ‘portfolio’ page and click on the magazine icons to take a closer look.
Lendlease Co-CIOs Harvey Worton and David Lipscomb Crack the 2021 CIO50 List
CIO function at the heart of innovation and business growthNow in its sixth year, the CIO50 list celebrates the achievements of Australia's top 50 senior technology and digital executives - and our Global Co-CIOs, Harvey Worton and David Lipscomb, have cracked the...
Telstra’s Asia Pacific CISO Narelle Devine navigates security at Australia’s largest telco
Protecting people and systems. Narelle Devine has always embarked on missions: first, as a principal warfare officer in surface warfare and communications, navigating giant navy warships and protecting the nation for over 23 years, and today, as Telstra’s Asia...
Angkana Whiley builds ‘first-ever’ data framework at ACT Data Analytics Centre
Changing mindsets and developing 'data vision' across ACT Government.Look closely – and get to know her story – and you’ll see she has “data eyes.” Admittedly, Angkana Whiley, executive branch manager of ACT Government’s Data Analytics Centre, says she’s “in love with...
Embracing risk: Leanne Fry’s blended ‘security and innovation’ journey at AUSTRAC
Exploring the financial intelligence agency's strategy and projects.Risk isn’t something to be feared or quashed, according to AUSTRAC’s Leanne Fry. If anything, risk ‘changes the game’ and is a friend, not a foe – like a rewarding, yet challenging relationship. ...
Making security relatable: Elaine Muir’s mission to uplift security education
In IAG and across industry. Elaine Muir is known for her "uncanny instincts" – for being in-sync with people in the world of security; understanding their needs and fears - and then translating that into the right messaging and intuitively arming it with theory. “It's...
Brewing Up Global Business Growth
CMO to CEO: Brewing up global business growthT2’s Nicole Sparshott is infusing marketing know-how into her CEO approach at the retail brand, one that’s recognised for delivering a ‘tea revival’ in Australia and now has hefty global ambitions.T2 CEO, Nicole Sparshott,...