Roger Lawrence

Since his high school days in South Africa, when mainframes and dot matrix printers were cutting-edge, Roger has been captivated by the potential of emerging technology to solve complex problems. His journey has taken him across the globe—from Durban, Edinburgh, and Stockholm to Austin, Kuala Lumpur, and Sydney—where he has gained extensive experience across diverse disciplines and industries.

Throughout his career, Roger has had the privilege of working alongside some of the industry’s top professionals at leading tech giants like Atos, Compaq, Microsoft, and HP. Together, they have tackled some of the toughest challenges faced by the biggest names in the business. Roger’s approach is rooted in collaboration, always valuing the strength and expertise of the teams he leads and supports.

Innovation is the cornerstone of Roger’s career. Whether harnessing the power of AI and ML to drive insights, leveraging the Cloud to create operational efficiencies, developing groundbreaking solutions in Spatial Computing, or nurturing a culture of innovation, he is in his element when leading the charge towards transformative results.

At APA Group, Roger spearheaded technological innovation, focusing on driving tangible business value through strategic technology enablement. His role involved facilitating workshops, delivering cutting-edge innovation strategies, and empowering his team to consistently “power ahead” in the competitive energy sector.

As a co-founder of ACHIEVR, Roger has demonstrated a proven ability to deploy immersive technologies to tackle complex OHS training challenges. This, coupled with his extensive experience at APA Group, highlights his unwavering commitment to leading-edge solutions, continuous improvement, and driving digital transformation.