Mike Backeberg

Critic
DISC Type : C

Chief Platforms Officer at AustralianSuper

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Overview

Mike Backeberg is the Chief Platforms Officer at AustralianSuper, leading the Technology, Digital, and Data domain. With a background in technology advisory from EY and education from Stanford, he focuses on delivering value through innovative systems. Colleagues praise his unique and effective leadership style, noting his ability to build a culture of accountability.

His personal purpose is to understand and share how technology can positively impact everyday life and make the world a better place. This is reflected in his continuous learning, including certifications in Quantum Computing and digital leadership, showing a deep curiosity for how new technologies can benefit everyone.

Unique fact: Mike was inducted into the IBM Hall Of Fame as a "Top Gun" in South Africa.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Precise

Critic

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.

Topics They Care About

Emerging Technologies
Authored a paper on tech trends in banking and holds a certificate in Quantum Computing, demonstrating a forward-looking perspective on technology's impact.
Cybersecurity Strategy
Served as a panel member for ASIC's Cybersecurity Consultative Panel and emphasizes establishing the "next generation of cyber security" in his leadership role.
Digital Transformation
His career focuses on helping organizations use technology for positive change. He holds a certification on being a digitally savvy board member to enable this.

Media Appearances

AustralianSuper appoints Mike Backeberg as new chief platform officer. Featured in Capital Brief

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AustralianSuper names chief platforms officer. Featured in Financial Standard

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AustralianSuper fills new C‑suite platforms role. Featured in Financial Newswire

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Work History

1-2026
Chief Platforms Officer at AustralianSuper
7-2025 - 12-2025
Acting Chief Operating Officer at AustralianSuper
5-2022 - 12-2025
Chief Technology Officer at AustralianSuper
1-2022 - 1-2026
Panel Member, Cybersecurity Consultative Panel at ASIC
12-2021 - 4-2022
Acting Group Executive Technology Services at AustralianSuper

Education

2013 - 2014
Stanford Advanced Project Management from Stanford University
2010 - 2012
MA from University of the Witwatersrand

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Insights For Selling To Mike

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mike is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mike

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mike move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Mike take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Mike

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