Ellis Brover

Ellis is a recognised IT leader with a track record over three decades of building and leading world-class IT organisations, driving transformational change, and delivering tangible business value. His experience spans numerous roles and industries, across a range of organisational scales from startups to multi-nationals. He was CIO of Toyota Australia, where he led a transformation of the IT function from an internally-focussed service provider to a strategic enabler, driver of digital innovation, and role model for outstanding customer service. Ellis now operates as an independent IT advisor, utilising his extensive lived experience to provide pragmatic advice to a range of clients.​

• Principal, Brover Advisory- Independent IT advisor across government, private, and NFP sectors. Delivered cyber risk reviews, strategy, M&A support, and executive mentoring.
• Non-Executive Director, Revolution Software- Advised on acquisitions, product growth, and scaling. Helped expand operations and customer base.
• CIO, Toyota Australia- Led major IT transformation during business model shift. Delivered digital, data, and cyber upgrades with a $100m+ budget and 300+ team.
• Senior IT Executive, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia- Held four leadership roles focused on change. Modernized IT, improved service, cut costs, and built high-performing teams.