The Reserve Bank of Australia has appointed a replacement for departing chief information officer Sarv Girn. Gayan Benedict, who has been RBA’s deputy head, technology services since 2013, will commence the role next month. Before joining RBA, Benedict was Westpac Group’s head of technology strategy and enterprise architecture. He has previously held strategic executive IT positions at Travelex Commercial Payments and Oracle Corporation. Benedict – whochairs Standard Australia’s working group on blockchain governance – studied commerce and law at the University of Queensland. “The role of CIO within the Reserve Bank will provide strategic leadership in developing the core IT functions that support the Reserve Bank’s policy, operational and corporate objectives,” the RBA said in a statement this morning. “It will also direct the continued development of a large and professional staff and provide advice on meeting the Bank’s technology needs,” it added. Girn is leaving the bank to take a newly created chief innovation and transformation officer role at MLC Life Insurance. His main responsibility will be to drive the MLC’s $400 million transformation program, focused on delivering the “most advanced digital and process infrastructure in the industry” the company said. Related content opinion The Importance of Identity Management in Security By Charles Pelton Nov 28, 2023 5 mins Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence Data Management brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software Why data virtualization is critical for business success Data is your most valuable resource—but only if you can access it fast enough to address present challenges. Data virtualization is the key. By Milan Shetti, CEO of Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software The hybrid approach: Get the best of both mainframe and cloud Cloud computing and modernization often go hand in hand, but that doesn’t mean the mainframe should be left behind. A hybrid approach offers the most value, enabling businesses to get the best of both worlds. By Milan Shetti, CEO Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rimini Street Dear Oracle Cloud…I need my own space Access results from a recent Rimini Street survey about why enterprises are rethinking their Oracle relationship and cloud strategy. By Tanya O'Hara Nov 28, 2023 5 mins Cloud Computing Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe