Steve Davies
Steve Davies is an experienced executive change agent, and evangelist for industry, education, government partnerships. Nation building today requires a sovereign capability in digital skills and this requires vision, partnerships, innovation, and commitment.
Steve is a former Partner with IBM Australia, and former Member and Deputy Chancellor of the Council of Federation University, i.e., a former Director and Deputy Chair of the university’s Governing Board.
Building on a 37-year career in Information Technology, delivering business transformation outcomes across industries as diverse as telecommunications, utilities, mining, oil & gas, and public sector, Steve is now looking to deliver value through strategic thinking, good governance, growth mindset, and integrity.
Prior to retiring from IBM in March 2023, Steve led the expansion of IBM’s network of Client Innovation Centres in regional Australia, establishing industry education partnerships with several public universities, building the talent streams and foundation for sustainable industry partnership eco-systems.
Steve was a member of the Federation University Council from 2013 through 2020 and served on several of the Council’s standing committees including the Council Executive Committee, Governance & Strategy Committee, Finance Committee, Infrastructure Committee, and Senior Appointments & Remuneration Committee. For the last three years of his term Steve held the position of Deputy Chancellor, i.e., Deputy Chair of the University Council.
Steve was also a non-executive director of the Internet Commerce Security Laboratory at Federation University from 2018 to March 2023.
In 2021 Steve was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Federation University for his services to the university, for his distinguished career in information technology, for his community engagement, and for his role in several educational initiatives.
Skills
- Governance
- Industry Education Government Partnerships
- STEM Education Pathways
- Organisation Leadership
- IT Strategy
- Program Management
- Vendor Management
Philosophy
Ubuntu – I am because we are
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Acknowledgement of Country
Mzuzu Consulting acknowledges the traditional owners of the Dja Dja Wurrung Country in which we live and work, the Jaara people, who, along with the Taungurung, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, Wathaurung and Boon Wurrung, make up the federation of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to all elders past and present.
