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Switched on CEO: Ralph Norris, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Two years into his role as CEO and managing director of the Commonwealth Bank, Ralph Norris has used his thorough understanding of IT to drive through massive internal change and turn poor customer service on its head... Tell me more

Switched on CFO: Peter Gregg, Qantas
Peter Gregg leaves Qantas at the end of September after eight years as CFO. During his time in the role he has watched many other airlines struggle to survive. Qantas, however, continues to deliver an excellent bottom line result, while consistently winning a host of “best airline” awards. At the heart of the airline’s success is its constantly evolving IT strategy and Gregg has been the man in the pilot seat when it comes to financing that vital IT investment... Tell me more

Switched on CEO: Surf's (Still) Up! Stephen Kay, Rip Curl
As it approaches its 40th birthday, iconic Aussie surf brand Rip Curl is in the midst of a technology and systems overhaul designed to deliver consistency and give its management team state-of-the-art decision making tools... Tell me more

Rugby New Zealand 2011 CEO Martin Snedden: The Ultimate Test
In a matter of months, the first teams in the RWC 2011 will run onto Eden Park. Martin Snedden, CEO for Tournament Organiser Rugby New Zealand 2011 says the event is “sunk” if they don’t get the IT right but he has to trust the experts with that. He’s ensuring the global event will be a success... Tell me more

Unmasking Z: CEO Michael Bennetts
"Once upon a time," says Mike Bennetts, "service stations were a place to go. Twenty years ago it was all about being a destination...but now we're an interruption to a busy day"... Tell me more

DRIVEN: How technology took the V8 Supercars from local sport to international spectacle
The V8 Supercars. The name calls to mind revving engines, the classic Holden vs Ford battle, and of course, petrol heads. But putting aside the raw edge of snapped conrods and blown head gaskets in front of baying Mt Panorama fans for a moment, it becomes apparent that the modern day V8 Supercars race is, in fact, a tech enthusiast’s dream.

With high-performance automotive tuning equipment and sophisticated multimedia, the cutting-edge tech required for modern-day V8 racing means that you’re just as likely to find a team of computer engineers in the pit as you are to find grease-monkeys... Tell me more