#096 | Ellis Brover - Ex-CIO Toyota Australia talking Digital transformation, IT Models, Getting Board Buy-In, and Crisis Management

<p>Most recently, Ellis was CIO of Toyota Australia, where he led a transformation of the IT function from an internally-focussed service provider to a strategic enabler, driver of innovation, and role model for outstanding customer service. Ellis grew and led a team of 300+ that delivered an industry-leading digital business capability as well as a rapid transformation in cyber security maturity, whilst dramatically improving efficiency and contributing to business growth.</p><p>Ellis is a recognised IT leader with a track record of over three decades of building and leading world-class IT organisations, driving transformational change, and delivering tangible business value. His experience spans a range of roles and industries, across a range of organisational scales from startups to multinationals.</p><p>Ellis is now pursuing independent advisory and consulting opportunities, aiming to add value to the business success of organisations and the development of their people through an effective IT function.</p><p>In addition, to being a client of ours, Ellis was also a great guest!</p><p>On the podcast this episode, I chat with Ellis about his substantial career in IT and dive into:</p><ul><li>What digital transformation is</li><li>How the automotive industry is changing</li><li>Why there is a shortage of vehicles</li><li>How to help boards see the real IT issues that sit below the top line</li><li>What setting the right operating model means</li><li>How to get stakeholder buy in</li><li>IT crisis management </li><li>And much more!</li></ul><p>Ellis can be contacted at: <a href='http://www.linkedin.com/in/ellisbrover'>www.linkedin.com/in/ellisbrover</a></p><p>Thank you for listening, PLEASE share or rate this episode if you enjoyed it. It helps us a lot so we know what content you enjoy most and can create more of it! #AgileIdeas</p><p>This podcast is sponsored by Agile Management Office (<a href='https://airtable.com/tblbw52LNBhT3uBS1/viwo6UJ3wssiLgKJp/www.agilemanagementoffice.com'>www.agilemanagementoffice.com