Tom Stianos, CEO - SMS Management & Technology

Professional biography:

Tom is CEO of SMS Management & Technology one of the leading Australian listed companies offering a broad range of IT solutions and services. Tom has led many growth initiatives into different industries and practice areas in Australia, Singapore and the UK.

He previously held positions of Regional Director Victoria, Regional Director New South Wales, Regional Director ACT and led the establishment of SMS in Singapore.

On being appointed CEO in 2002, Tom has re-engineered and revitalised the Company through recruiting additional talent, investing in IP, new systems and processes; and divesting non-core businesses to focus on management and ICT services. This has seen the business increase its earning more than sixfold over the last four years. Recently Tom led the expansion of SMS' range of ICT services through the acquisition of eight specialist companies and launching of new practice areas.

Prior to joining SMS, Tom held senior executive roles with the Victorian Government including the Department of Premier & Cabinet, Attorney General, Education and Agriculture.

In addition to his role on the Board of the AIIA, Tom is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and a Trustee of the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia (CEDA). Tom graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Electronics and IT) and was awarded the Ford Australia prize for Economics. His career spans 30 years in business and IT management in the private and public sectors.

Reasons for nominating and qualities brought to the board:

I am passionate about developing the ICT industry and have worked tirelessly to extend the local capabilities throughout my career. I understand the importance of ICT to the growth of the Australian economy and am committed to making AIIA a more valuable force for its members.

I have served on the executive committee of the AIIA Board and have been an active member of the workforce sub-committee because I believe this is a critical area of need for our members. I will bring the following to the AIIA:

• Extensive Board experience
• Deep business and industry insights
• Commitment to deliver benefits for the AIIA member companies
• A track record of building successful companies in the ICT space
• 30 years experience in the ICT industry allows me to contribute to strategy and innovation in the AIIA