Media Statement: Tech Council announces Board changes and opens nominations
Sydney, 3 December 2025
The Tech Council of Australia today announced several changes to its Board of Directors and opened nominations for a new Member Elected Director.
Board departures
Robyn Denholm, a Member Elected Director, will step down from the Board after five years of service. Robyn has been central to shaping the TCA since its formation and has played a key role in setting its strategic direction as a founding director and former Chair.
Robyn said: “I’m incredibly proud to have served on the TCA Board for the past five years, and even prouder of what we’ve built together. While I’m stepping off the Board, I’ll absolutely remain a strong supporter of the TCA and a champion for our sector. This is a great moment for new leaders to put their hand up, join the Board, and help drive the mission forward. A huge thank you to our incredible members, my fellow Board directors and the entire TCA team.”
Two Board Appointed Directors, Kate Jones and Victor Dominello, have concluded their terms. Kate was part of the founding Board in 2021 and Victor joined the Board in 2023. Both have contributed significantly to the TCA’s governance, strategy and advocacy during a period of rapid growth for the sector.
New Board Appointed Directors
The TCA has appointed two new Board Appointed Directors, the Hon Jaala Pulford and the Hon Paul Fletcher. Their appointments reflect the bipartisan spirit of the TCA and the organisation’s commitment to maintaining strong relationships across the political spectrum.
A former Victorian Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy, Jaala champions technology and innovation. As a Minister, she supported small businesses to modernise, partnered with global biotechs advancing rare disease treatments, and helped farmers increase productivity and profitability. In recent years Jaala has continued this work, collaborating with universities, founders and high growth companies to help them scale and compete on the world stage.
Paul served as Federal Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts in the Morrison Government and, more recently, as Shadow Minister for Science, Arts, Government Services and the Digital Economy. Before entering Parliament he spent eight years on the senior management team at Optus, and since leaving politics he has continued to work across the communications, infrastructure and digital sector.
Robyn’s departure will take effect at the Annual General Meeting on 17 February 2026. Kate and Victor’s terms yesterday, and the appointments of Jaala Pulford and Paul Fletcher take effect immediately.
Nominations open for Member Elected Director
Nominations are now open for a Member Elected Director to fill the vacancy created by Robyn’s departure. The successful candidate will join the Board in guiding the TCA’s strategic priorities, advocacy and governance on behalf of the sector. The process will follow the TCA Constitution and the Board’s Composition and Nomination Policy, which was established as part of the organisation’s independent governance review.
The TCA encourages nominations from across the full breadth of its membership. Members can contact companysec@techcouncil.com.au to request a PDF version of the nomination form or for further information about the process.
Statement from Scott Farquhar, Chair of the TCA on behalf of the TCA Board:
“Robyn has been instrumental in shaping the TCA since its earliest days and the organisation is stronger because of her leadership and contribution. I also want to thank Kate and Victor for their service and the expertise they brought to the Board.
“As we welcome Jaala Pulford and Paul Fletcher, we are adding deep experience in public policy, technology and national industry development. Their appointments reflect the bipartisan approach that has always underpinned the TCA’s work and our focus on representing the full breadth of the Australian tech sector.
“With nominations now open for a new Member Elected director, this is an important moment for our members to help shape the next chapter of the organisation. We look forward to hearing from candidates who bring strong governance capability and a desire to support the sector’s growth.”
