John Griffin steps in as Logicalis Australia's new CTO

John Griffin has been appointed as the new chief technology officer (CTO) by Logicalis Australia, a leading global technology services provider. The strategic move demonstrates the organisation's commitment to innovation and excellence in a rapidly evolving IT landscape.

Boasting more than a decade of experience in senior leadership and executive roles, John is expected to enhance Logicalis Australia’s trajectory towards cloud-based, secure, and service-based IT solutions. This strategic direction will empower the business to remain competitive, providing ongoing value to its customer base as requirements change over time.

The recent Logicalis CIO Report 2024 revealed that 91% of Australian CIOs find analysing performance across their digital footprint challenging, with 62% having experienced or fearing that digital transformation projects may be cancelled or delayed due to cost constraints. These findings indicate the need for adaptable, forward-thinking strategies, highlighting the importance of affordable, data-driven solutions.

John's focus will be on creating solutions to meet existing client challenges, improving delivery and operations, and cultivating a more rewarding working environment for the Logicalis Australia team. His ability to establish key technical relationships with strategic vendors and service providers is expected to extend Logicalis Australia's ability to provide leading-edge technology solutions.

Anthony Woodward, chief executive officer, Logicalis Australia, said: "We are excited about John's appointment. His strategic technology vision and ability to execute aligns with our objective of being Australia’s leading managed service provider (MSP)." He also commended John's demonstrated leadership in technology transformations and extensive industry experience, which he suggested made John an ideal choice for the CTO role. He affirmed that John's leadership would be instrumental in enhancing the company's technology, service, and value-driven leadership while furthering its commitment to improved market offerings.

On his appointment, John Griffin stated: "I am thrilled to join an organisation like Logicalis Australia that prides itself on a strong team ethos and a commitment to excellence. I am eager to leverage my knowledge and experience to tackle our customers' challenges, enhance our operational efficiency, and enrich our team's work environment."

He further emphasised the significance of modernising Logicalis Australia’s IT solutions through cloud-based, secure, and service-based technologies in providing a service that evolves with the market. He expressed his readiness to spearhead the adoption of emerging technologies for further evolving the company’s offerings to meet rapidly changing business needs, thus fortifying Logicalis Australia’s leading position in the market.