Board Chairman

Mr Neville Stevens has held a position on the board of NICTA since late 2003.  He was appointed Chairman on 31 May 2005 after two years as Deputy Chairman.

Mr Stevens has extensive experience in the development and implementation of policy in IT and Communications in Australia.

His 30-year career in the Australian Public Service included senior positions in the Departments of Prime Minister and Cabinet; Industry; and Communications, Information Technology and the Arts.

His most recent public service appointment was as Secretary of the Communications, Information Technology and Arts Department from 1993–2001. He was closely involved in telecommunications reform, broadcasting policy, and the development of the information technology industry.

Prior to this, Mr Stevens served as Secretary of the Industry Department (1990–1993) following a five-year tenure as Deputy Secretary of the same department. During this time he was concerned with all aspects of industry policy including tariff reform, industry development policy and research and development policy.

Since leaving the public service, Mr Stevens has participated in and chaired a number of boards and panels involved with the development of the IT and Communications industries.

His current appointments also include Chairman of the Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF), and Member of the Advisory Committee for the ARC Centre of Excellence in Complex Systems.

Mr Stevens resides in Canberra and is married with two children.