Brett Wilson

Commander
DISC Type : D

Chief Information Officer at The Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Overview

An executive CIO, recognized in the CIO50 from 2019 to 2024 for innovation and leadership. He holds a technology-focused MBAX from AGSM @ UNSW Business School and has deep experience in digital transformation across diverse sectors, including non-profit, finance, and construction. People describe him as decisive, well-structured, professional, and having a "can do" attitude.

Outside of his core executive roles, Brett has a keen interest in developing people and fostering inclusive team cultures, introducing initiatives like multicultural potluck lunches to celebrate diversity. A former business owner, he founded and sold a company specializing in radio-controlled planes and helicopters, reflecting a hands-on passion for technology and engineering.

He was recognized in the CIO50 for leveraging Microsofts AI platform for facial recognition to gain unique customer insights at display homes.

Personality Overview

Impact-Driven

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.  They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships. They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.

Topics They Care About

Practical AI Implementation
He has implemented AI for facial recognition and used GenAI to reduce support times. He often speaks on AI governance, data maturity, and augmenting human efforts.
Digital Transformation
A core theme of his career, he focuses on creating a "digital spine" for organizations to improve processes, enhance member/customer experience, and drive value.
Data-Driven Value
He champions using data as a strategic asset, building enterprise data platforms, and implementing data governance to support an organization's mission and deliver savings.

Media Appearances

Brett has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Chief Information Officer at The Royal Australasian College of Physicians
2-2021 - 4-2025
Chief Information Officer at Australian Red Cross
1-2016 - 2-2021
Chief Information Officer at The MJH Group
1-2012 - 1-2016
Chief Information Officer Asia Pacific & UK at Capgemini
1-2011 - 12-2011
CIO Australia\​New Zealand at Capgemini

Education

2010 - 2017
Masters Degree (MBAX) with a major in Technology from AGSM @ UNSW Business School

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Insights For Selling To Brett

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brett is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brett

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brett move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Brett take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Brett

Personality Compatibility


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