Experienced technology strategist and cybersecurity expert, advising across all critical industries.
Tony Barnes is an internationally experienced technology strategy and cybersecurity advisor, with more than 25 years of experience as a senior executive leader and non-executive director in technology, cybersecurity, software and critical infrastructure industries.
He advises boards and leadership teams on cyber risk and strategy, technology risk and governance as well as cyber crisis readiness and response.
Tony is an experienced provider of technology and cyber due diligence services to private equity, public and private companies undertaking M&A transactions, identifying risk and its impact on business value.
Previously a Deloitte UK Fast50 and EMEA Fast500 public company CEO, Tony has served as CEO of both public and private companies in Australia, UK and New Zealand and has served as a non-executive director of national critical infrastructure companies including a large electricity distribution network and a fibreoptic telecommunications network. He is currently a Board Director of RSPCA Queensland.
"Cyber and tech risks constantly evolve. Understanding and addressing both existing and emerging risk is essential for thriving in a hyper-connected world."
Tony Barnes
Qualifications & memberships
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Law
Master of Information Systems Security
Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Board roles
Non-Executive Director and Audit and Risk Committee member, RSPCA Queensland Ltd