Robyn Denholm to leave Tech Council amid major board shake-up
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The news: Tesla chair Robyn Denholm will step down from the Tech Council of Australia (TCA) board after five years, as the tech sector's peak industry body confirmed a slate of personnel changes.
The context: Denholm, a founding director and former chair of the TCA, will depart on 17 February 2026. She joins fellow directors Kate Jones and Victor Dominello, who concluded their terms on Tuesday. Jones was part of the founding board in 2021, and Dominello joined as a director in 2023.
The TCA has also named former state and federal government ministers Jaala Pulford and Paul Fletcher as new board-appointed directors.
Pulford served as Victoria's minister for innovation and the digital economy between 2020 and 2022. Fletcher served as federal minister for communications, urban infrastructure, cities and the arts in the Morrison government, and later as shadow minister for science minister for science, arts, government services and the digital economy.
Pulford and Fletcher both start their terms immediately.
The TCA said nominations are now open for a member-elected director to fill the vacancy created by Denholm's exit.
What they said: “I’m incredibly proud to have served on the TCA board for the past five years, and even prouder of what we’ve built together,” said Denholm.
“While I’m stepping off the board, I’ll absolutely remain a strong supporter of the TCA and a champion for our sector. This is a great moment for new leaders to put their hand up, join the board, and help drive the mission forward.”
TCA chair Scott Farquhar commented: “Robyn has been instrumental in shaping the TCA since its earliest days and the organisation is stronger because of her leadership and contribution. I also want to thank Kate and Victor for their service and the expertise they brought to the board.
“As we welcome Jaala Pulford and Paul Fletcher, we are adding deep experience in public policy, technology and national industry development. Their appointments reflect the bipartisan approach that has always underpinned the TCA’s work and our focus on representing the full breadth of the Australian tech sector.”
The source: Tech Council of Australia media release
