Seminar - Managing IT Value in your Organisation
Tuesday 11 August 12.15-2.00pm at the Graduate School of Management, GSM 1
As part of its research initiative on innovation and technology, the GSM recently hosted Craig Scroggie, Vice President and Managing Director of Symantec in the Pacific region - encompassing Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands - in a special lunchtime management presentation.
Before 65 postgraduate students and industry guests, Craig spoke on the influence of the Global Financial Crisis on the technology market and the overarching issues of intellectual property management in the information technology sector.
It was a highly interactive session complimented by a number of probing questions from the cohort in attendance.
Craig is an expert in the field of intellectual property and has worked with public and private organisations in promoting E-Security awareness programs. As an important part of the Australian government’s Digital Economy and e-security national agenda, Craig partners with the Australian Communications and Media Authority and the Department of Broadband, Communications and Digital Economy to actively promote National E-Security Awareness programs and development of the Digital Economy.
Craig is responsible for driving Symantec’s sales and business development in the region and serves as a senior leader for the overall Symantec business in Pacific.
Previously the Senior Director of business development for Asia Pacific and Japan, Scroggie was responsible for leading enterprise business development for Symantec’s fastest growing region. He was also the sales director for Veritas Software Australia and New Zealand, responsible for sales, support, strategy, planning, renewals and operations.
Scroggie was previously the national sales manager at Computer Associates; national channels manager for EMC Corporation; sales and marketing manager of the telecommunication and technology group for Fujitsu; national sales manager of Yamaha’s computer and multimedia products division; and the IT manager of Allans/Brashs retail chain in Australia.
Scroggie has served as a judge in the Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioners 2008 Australian Privacy Awards and supports the Australian Council for Education and Research by participating in a number of programs including Principal for a Day in New South Wales and Victoria. As part of the Australian government’s Digital Economy and e-security national agenda, Scroggie partners with the Australian Communications and Media Authority and the Department of Broadband, Communications and Digital Economy to actively promote National E-Security Awareness programs and development of the Digital Economy.
Most recently, Scroggie was appointed Chairman of the Storage Networking Industry Association’s (SNIA) Board and was accepted as member of the Computers Off Australia Board. He is a graduate and fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, a fellow of the Australian Sales & Marketing Institute and serves on its National Advisory Committee. Scroggie is also a member of the international CEO Forum, a trustee for the Committee for Economic Development of Australia and an advisory board member for Superleaders of Australia. Scroggie is a Graduate of the University of Southern Queensland and holds post graduate qualifications in Information Technology and Management.
About Symantec
Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world. Our software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling confidence wherever information is used or stored. More information is available at www.symantec.com.
By John Sturdy