Steve Kinsey

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About Steve Kinsey

I've always been the person who stays cool under pressure, building a great team everyone trusts and leading them through challenges to deliver awesome value. A visionary leader with over 25 years of experience in driving large-scale agile and digital transformations, designing new operating models, and implementing effective strategies. Known for an ability to lead and coach high-performing teams, resulting in significant business growth and award-winning solutions. I’m a strategic and results-driven technology leader who has delivered large-scale transformation across some of Australia’s most iconic organisations including Woolworths, Cochlear, Commonwealth Bank, Telstra, and Australia Post. For the past 7 years, I’ve worked as a trusted consultant, partnering with executive teams to design and implement high-performing workplaces, future-ready operating models, and transformative digital strategies. My passion lies in solving complex business problems, building amazing teams, and aligning technology with bold business ambitions. I bring a rare blend of technical depth, commercial acumen, and people-first leadership, honed through hands-on delivery, board-level influence, and cross-functional collaboration. Whether leading enterprise IT, digital, or innovation portfolios, I focus on driving measurable outcomes that deliver real business value. Core Strengths: CIO/CTO-level leadership in complex, matrixed environments, including global teams of ~150 people Large-scale transformation, including digital, workplace & cultural change - multiple transformations with program spend of $10M-25M AUD Executive stakeholder engagement and board-level reporting - Australian and International ownership Building and scaling high-performing technology & product teams - achieving significant ROI of 100-200% Translating strategy into action with clarity, speed, and impact - delivering technology solutions 4x faster than previously possible Now, I’m looking to bring this expertise into a new executive role (CIO, CTO, EGM, or GM) where I can shape strategy, lead transformation, and help an organisation thrive in a rapidly changing world. Let’s connect if you’re seeking a proven technology leader who can deliver at scale — and bring people along the journey.