Proven Leadership
More than 25 years across ICT, executive advisory, transformation, defence, government, education and startup delivery.
Benjamin Smith
FACS CP
ICT Executive | Business Consultant | Digital Transformation Leader | Entrepreneur | AI and Automation Builder
Turning complex technology, data and operating problems into practical systems, clear decisions and measurable outcomes.
Brisbane, Queensland Australia
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/bsmith-cxo
Corporate Website cxoadvisory.au
Email me@bsmith.id.au
Executive Profile
Practical leadership. Measurable outcomes.
ICT executive and transformation leader with nearly 30 years spanning enterprise technology, public sector, defence, secure identity, managed services, operational reform and AI-assisted delivery.
Read full profileInnovation with Impact
Award-winning public-sector innovation, biometric identity work, correctional-services platforms and product concepts.
Practical Execution
Turning strategy into practical systems, governance, source-of-truth data, workflows and measurable business outcomes.
People & Partnerships
Trusted by boards, CEOs, founders, vendors and frontline teams to simplify complexity and build capability that lasts.
Featured Case Studies
Real problems. Practical outcomes.
Equip Mining
Mining-parts venture founded by industry specialists, combining their sector knowledge with an AI-assisted Odoo operating platform for product data, supplier sourcing, customer RFQs and scalable Australian operations.
View case studyRegulated OSHC Transformation
Fractional CIO and multi-year business and systems transformation for a fast-grown OSHC provider, spanning 2018-2025 with interim CEO, HR, technology, reporting and strategic-planning leadership from 2022-2025.
View case studyPolice Watchhouse
Award-recognised public-sector biometric identity solution that enabled faster, lower-contact identification and improved safety in police watchhouse operations.
View case studyNightKey
Good Design Award-recognised biometric identity and venue-safety product led from concept through governance, government-supported R&D, commercial modelling, pricing, marketing and commercialisation readiness.
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