Steering Committee
9th – 10th February, 2027 // Perth, Australia
9th – 10th February, 2027 // Perth, Australia
#CS4CA ANZ is curated by and for experienced cyber security professionals in prominent decision-making positions across the critical infrastructure community. As such, each year our in-house producers partner up with an advisory committee of accomplished industry experts to guarantee that the most up-to-date and relevant topics are addressed during the summit.
The Steering Committee campaign for 2027 is now underway. Last edition’s Steering Committee members are listed below:

Woodside Energy
Antoinette Jago is a high-achieving Cloud and Security Specialist and the CISO at Woodside Energy. An energetic, motivational leader, she has a proven track record of delivering technical service excellence within leading international companies. Antoinette focuses on driving results in global environments through results-focused security leadership and strategic oversight.

Cleanaway Waste Management
James Court is the Chief Security Officer at Cleanaway, overseeing security for 10,000+ people across 350 sites. He aligns cybersecurity, physical security, and governance with business goals. James is passionate about embedding practical, business-focused security into everyday operations to ensure Cleanaway can grow, innovate, and remain resilient.

Phosphorus
Alex Nehmy is the Regional CTO at Phosphorus and an experienced cybersecurity professional. He specializes in securing the “Extended Internet of Things” (xIoT), helping organizations protect a vast landscape of connected devices. Alex is a frequent contributor to industry discussions regarding the convergence of IT and operational technology security.

SIS – Industrial Cyber Security
Craig Morris is a Cyber Physical Risk Strategist who secures infrastructure across global markets. With experience spanning mining, utilities, and transport, he embeds resilience into engineering lifecycles and capital programs. Craig guides organizations from legacy systems to future-ready digital operations, ensuring infrastructure is secure, reliable, and compliant from the start.

Fortinet
Michael Murphy leads Fortinet’s APAC OT specialist team, bringing over a decade of experience in protecting critical infrastructure. A widely recognized expert in incident response and digital forensics, Michael serves on the CS4CA steering committee and is a prominent thought leader advocating for the link between uptime and brand resilience.

GWMWater
Pippa Flanagan is a Former Manager ICT and Cyber Security at GWMWater. With a background in telecommunications engineering and process improvement, she delivers pragmatic security outcomes across the energy, mining, and health sectors. Outside of her technical work protecting critical infrastructure, Pippa is also a dedicated and professional Marriage Celebrant.

Dragos
Peter Jackson is a Principal Industrial Consultant at Dragos and a certified SANS instructor. An expert in ICS/OT cybersecurity and a TÜV certified Functional Safety Engineer, he specializes in visibility, detection, and response. Peter is a member of ISA-99 and a leading advocate for the global ICS practitioner community.

Stanwell Corporation Limited
Ravi Malik is the Principal Controls and OT Security Engineer at Stanwell Corporation. A specialist in critical infrastructure, he delivers complex OT security and process safety projects. With deep expertise in AESCSF and IEC62443 standards, Ravi excels at bridging IT/OT gaps to enhance performance and resilience across power and utility assets.

Team Global Express
Derek Chen is the Head of IT Security & Governance at Team Global Express. Holding CGEIT, CISM, and CISSP certifications, he is an expert in IT governance, privacy, and infrastructure architecture. Derek specializes in implementing robust security frameworks and compliance standards to protect complex network environments and enterprise information assets.

Western Power
Dane Hobson is the Head of Cyber Security at Western Power. A specialist in the energy sector, he combines technical expertise with business acumen to uplift cyber and operational technology disciplines. Dane excels at translating complex challenges into executable strategies, building sustainable capabilities, and leading high-performing teams to secure critical infrastructure.

Aurizon
Sebnem Kurklu is a technology leader with 14 years of experience across finance, resources, and transport. At Aurizon, she manages infrastructure and cybersecurity, having co-authored the Australian Rail Network Cyber Security Strategy. Sebnem is a specialist in transformation programs, cloud technologies, and industrial control systems, and an active industry mentor.

Essential Energy
Brad Flanagan is Head of Digital Operations and Security at Essential Energy. The 2025 ITNews Energy Technology Leader of the Year specializes in IT/OT resilience, cloud, and cybersecurity. A people-focused executive, Brad excels at building high-performing teams and translating complex digital risks into clear, strategic outcomes for boards and executives.