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Mark Farrell

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Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance at Virtual IT Group (VITG)
📍 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Mark is a results-driven ICT leader specializing in technology strategy, digital transformation, and IT service excellence. With a background as a CIO and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wollongong, he excels in aligning technology with business goals, managing high-performing teams, and implementing robust cybersecurity frameworks.

He believes that when it comes to cybersecurity controls, "Resilience, not perfection, is what really matters."

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Priorities

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Cyber Risk Governance
Views cyber risk as a critical business and governance issue, not just a technical one, emphasizing the need for board-level confidence in security controls.
IT Regulatory Compliance
Expertise in implementing and managing frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and GDPR to ensure data protection and regulatory adherence.
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Career

Work history

12-2022
Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance
Virtual IT Group (VITG)
4-2019 - 12-2022
Chief Information Officer
Greenlight ITC
11-2017 - 4-2019
Head of Risk & Compliance
Greenlight ITC
2-2014 - 11-2017
Head of Cloud
Greenlight ITC
9-2012 - 2-2014
Head of Network Operations
Greenlight ITC
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Education
3-2005 - 6-2009
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Wollongong
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