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Jed Nykolle Harme Editor With over six years of experience in the journalism industry, Jed Nykolle is a freelance writer, community journalist, and editor specializing in fintech, technology, science, and news, with a soft spot for travel and feature SEO stories. When she’s not chasing deadlines, she’s probably writing poems, getting lost in beaches, or hiking mountains in search of the perfect sunset.

Yesterday # job moves Beau Tydd has been elected President of the Australian Computer Society for 2026-27, succeeding Helen McHugh to lead Australia's tech profession forward. 2 days ago # job moves Firmus Technologies appoints Mike Ferraro to its Board as it accelerates growth and innovation in the artificial intelligence and industrial technology sectors.

TechDay New Zealand - Aotearoa's technology news network Veeam Software appoints Chua Chee Pin as Vice President of Southeast Asia and Korea Last week # job move Veeam Software has appointed Chua Chee Pin as VP of Southeast Asia and Korea, responsible for driving growth in the region.

TechDay New Zealand - Aotearoa's technology news network FinTech Australia unveils new Board Members during AGM Yesterday # job move FinTech Australia has announced new board members during its annual general meeting to support the fintech industry. Render Networks Appoints Rob Laudati as VP of Product and Partnerships Yesterday # job move Render Networks, the global leader in geospatial network construction tech, appoints Rob Laudati as VP of Product and Partnerships.

The global leader in geospatial network construction technology, Render Networks, has boosted its executive leadership team by appointing Rob Laudati as Vice President of Product and Partnerships. Laudati, a seasoned leader with over two decades of executive product and partnership experience within the geospatial and infrastructure sectors, will spearhead product strategy development and expand Render's global partner ecosystem to enhance market reach.

Zscaler, Inc., the trailblazer in cloud security, has announced the appointment of two dynamic leaders in the realm of innovation and technology implementation to its executive team. Claudionor Coelho Jr. has been appointed as Chief AI Officer and Mohamed Shabar will serve as EVP, Data & AI Platforms. A deliberate decision, this strategic move illuminates the company's commitment to further expansion through rapid technological innovation, while focusing on applied Machine Learning (ML) and AI.

Google Cloud has today announced the appointment of Serene Sia as Country Director of its business in Singapore. In her new role, Sia will lead the company's go-to-market strategy and operations, which cover areas such as consulting, sales, and the partner ecosystem. She will also coordinate with teams across Google to assist Singaporean firms to reimagine their industries and businesses using Google's enterprise-grade cloud AI solutions.

The award-winning independent full sensory experience agency, The Company We Keep (The CWK), has announced the expansion of its South-East Asia (SEA) team. The enhancement includes the addition of three new hires; a Project Director and two Project Managers, based in their recently opened Singapore hub. The newly appointed Project Director, Tam Xu, will take the reins in the delivery of bespoke projects for clients across SEA.

Tenable, the exposure management company, has announced the appointment of Talib Yousry as Channel Director for the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. Yousry will be based in Singapore and play a vital role in steering Tenable's channel strategy, overseeing partnership initiatives, and advancing the company's collaborative efforts with the channel in the region.