Rick is a business and technology leader with over 25 years’ experience, focused on reimagining how organizations adopt, govern and scale technology.
Rick’s current doctoral research explores the application of frontier technologies (including AI, blockchain and quantum) to uplift economies by introducing new ways of thinking and working that improve productivity and growth at both the micro‑economic (firm‑level) and macro‑economic scale.
Rick leads the consulting community across Architecture (business, enterprise, solution and technical) and Blockchain across Oceania, supporting broader activation across Asia‑Pacific. He works with enterprises, regulators and industry communities to move emerging technologies from experimentation to adoption. Rick is also a Co-chair of the Digital Economy Council of Australia’s Artificial Intelligence Working Group.
In 2026, Rick was recognized as an EY Distinguished Technologist, acknowledging his leadership and contribution to advancing emerging technologies in a way that supports trust, innovation and long‑term value creation.
How Rick is is shaping the future with confidence
“I take every opportunity to make a difference, creating positive change through small, practical steps. I’m building and sharing a body of knowledge that helps firms adopt frontier technologies with confidence, moving from experimentation to trusted, scalable outcomes. My focus is on frontier technologies such as AI, blockchain, quantum and Web3 and how they can drive economic disruption by reshaping productivity, trust and the way value is created and exchanged. By reimagining how we work, transact and govern in the digital economy, I help firms adapt, grow and scale through change.”