Tech Council of Australia: Board Members
The Tech Council of Australia advises the federal government on technology policy, skills, and immigration. 3 of 10 board members lead companies with reported offshore operations.
| Name | Role | Company | Reported Offshore | AI-Attributed Cuts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Farquhar | Chair | Atlassian | 1,700+ | 630 |
| Cliff Obrecht | Director | Canva | 1,000+ | 10 |
| Anthony Eisen | Director | Block (Afterpay) | — | 700 |
| Didier Elzinga | Director | Culture Amp | — | 60 |
| Eglantine Etiemble | Director | EnergyAustralia | 300+ | — |
| Michelle Simmons | Director | Silicon Quantum Computing | — | — |
| Katherine McConnell | Director | Brighte | — | — |
| The Hon Paul Fletcher | Director | Former Federal Minister | — | — |
| The Hon Jaala Pulford | Director | Former Victorian Minister | — | — |
| Damian Kassabgi | Director | Tech Council of Australia | — | — |
Board member data from techcouncil.com.au. Offshore and layoff data from public sources at dates reported. “AI-Attributed Cuts” are layoffs where the company explicitly cited AI or automation as the reason.