ANZ Community

The GTIA ANZ Community connects IT channel professionals in Australia and New Zealand. Members can access networking opportunities, education, and training and participate in philanthropic activities. If you’re a business that sells or influences tech products or services in this region, this is your community!

If you’re not yet a GTIA member, join here or contact us at [email protected] for more information.

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Local Chapters Have Arrived!

Contact your community manager to learn more and to join or start a chapter in your area.

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How You Can Get Involved

Members of the ANZ Community can choose to get involved with one or more interest groups dedicated to an important industry topic. Interest group members participate in initiatives, provide thought leadership and work together to solve common business problems. Current ANZ Community interest groups include:

Cybersecurity

Dedicated to helping tech businesses strengthen and build a robust cybersecurity strategy

Global Women in Technology (GWIT)

Committed to working on the issues, challenges and opportunities for women in technology careers

Managed Services

Designed to facilitate sharing best practices and business strategies for MSPs
Contact the ANZ Community Manager, Ivan Chng, to get involved.
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Reach Out

Contact the ANZ Community Manager, Bec Paior, to get involved.
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What Happens at an ANZ Community Meeting?

Regional Insights & Trends: Stay ahead with curated updates on market shifts, technology priorities and ecosystem movements across ASEAN.
 
Community Spotlights: Hear directly from your peers, success stories, challenges and innovations shaping the future of tech in the region.
 
Interactive Dialogue: This isn't a passive session. Expect live polls, open-floor discussions and meaningful networking that spark new ideas and partnerships.
 
Each community meeting is designed to be actionable, inclusive and deeply relevant to the business and people shaping the tech landscape.
 
Come curious. Leave connected.

GTIA ANZ Community Leadership

Every GTIA community is guided by an executive council, made up of leaders in the region chosen by the community members. The executive council, which includes a chair and vice chair, collaborates with GTIA to establish the community’s priorities, initiatives and strategies. 

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Maria Armstrong

Chair, Event Guru, IT Events Australia
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Gerardo Barranquero

Gerardo Barranquero

Vice Chair, CEO, Avocado Consulting
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David Norris

Chair Emeritus, Managing Director, Nortec IT
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devi van aalst

Devi van Aalst

General Manager, Williams Technology
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Alexander Anketell - ANZ Chair Cybersecurity

Alexander Anketell

Director, Formic
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Dean Calvert

Dean Calvert

CEO, Business CoPilot
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Jason Garland

CEO, Secure Access IT
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Lynda Irving

IT Consultant, CJI Systems
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Aaron Jacobs

Aaron Jacobs

Principal Solutions Engineer – Global SecOps
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brenton johnson

Brenton Johnson

Managing Director, Uptake Digital
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Oscar Settle

Oscar Settle

Regional Sales Manager, ConnectWise
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Chris Sharp

SVP Global Business Development, Pax8
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Peter Ward

Managing Director, Dijital Team
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What’s New? GTIA ANZ Blogs & Resources

The best way to stay updated on GTIA ANZ news is to visit this section often! See what’s new in your corner of the world.

Rob Rae, vice chair of the GTIA Board of Directors

Q&A With Rob Rae, Corporate Vice President of Community & Ecosystems, Pax8

For more than two decades, Rob Rae has been one of the IT channel’s most visible champions of MSPs,..

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GTIA Board member Jennifer Anaya

Q&A With Jennifer Anaya, GTIA Board Member & Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Ingram Micro

Jennifer Anaya has spent more than 20 years helping shape the IT channel by advocating for..

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GTIA board member Peter Melby

Q&A With Peter Melby, GTIA Board Member & CEO, New Charter Technologies

Peter Melby brings a builder’s mindset—and a healthy dose of hard-earned perspective—to the GTIA..

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Meet the ANZ Spotlight Award Winners

The GTIA Spotlight Awards shine a light on active leadership, outstanding contributions and innovation that have a positive impact on our association and the tech industry around the world. These awards illuminate an aspirational pathway for individual members who desire to give back to the industry and for innovative MSPs, vendors and distributors.

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Maria Armstrong

Pax8

Community Leadership Award

2025 ANZ Spotlight Awards - Hayden Irish

Hayden Irish

Avocado Consulting

Future Leader Award

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Kelly Johnson

Pax8

Cybersecurity Leadership Award (accepted by Maria Armstrong)

Bec Paior

Bec Paior

ConnectWise (formerly)

Advancing Women in Technology Leadership Award

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Advancing Diversity in Technology Leadership Award
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Innovative Vendor Award
2025 ANZ Spotlight Awards - Fabric Brand Partners Associate Member (2)

Fabric Brand Partners

Associate Member Award
2025 ANZ Spotlight Awards - Phriendly Phishing

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MSP/Solution Provider Award
2025 ANZ Spotlight Awards - Tech Data

Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX company

Innovative Distributor Award