The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has appointed Anthony Wong as its new president for a two-year term. Wong will start on 1 January 2016. Wong is replacing outgoing ACS president, Brenda Aynsley, who finishes up on December 31. Wong is a fellow of the ACS and holds certified professional status with the organisation and is principal at multidisciplinary law and consulting firm, AGW Lawyers Consultants. He has held senior management positions across enterprise and government, including CIO at the Australian Tourist Commission during the Sydney 2000 Olympics. He chaired the NSW government’s ICT Advisory Panel, and was a member of the NSW government’s Accelerating Digital Government Taskforce in 2014. Wong said in a statement that he would build on ACS’ position as one of the first evangelists for ICT professionalism. “Recent events in the UN General Assembly and around the globe suggest that our leaders are beginning to acknowledge the importance of ICT professionalism and the need for professional excellence in the practice of ICT,” he said. ACS CEO, Andrew Johnson, praised Wong’s election, and paid tribute to Aynsley, saying her legacy will be one of great change for the organisation and a significant improvement in the profile of women in ICT. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Freshworks When your AI chatbots mess up AI ‘hallucinations’ present significant business risks, but new types of guardrails can keep them from doing serious damage By Paul Gillin Dec 08, 2023 4 mins Generative AI brandpost Sponsored by Dell New research: How IT leaders drive business benefits by accelerating device refresh strategies Security leaders have particular concerns that older devices are more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By Laura McEwan Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Infrastructure Management case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Generative AI ICT Partners feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management 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