[Openid-au-digital-trust] Co-Chair Update & Call for Expressions of Interest – ADT CG
Hemang Rathod
hemang.rathod at gmail.com
Fri Jul 3 02:34:00 UTC 2026
I support John's nomination.
Regards
-Hemang
On Fri, Jul 3, 2026 at 12:24 PM Miki Brotzler <miki.brotzler at gmail.com>
wrote:
> Hello
>
> I also support John’s application and appointment.
>
>
> Miki Oikawa (Brotzler)
> 0414 781 851
>
> On Fri, 3 Jul 2026 at 11:58, Trevor Neroy <trevor.neroy at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Dima et al,
>>
>> I support John Scullen's nomination as Co-Chair.
>>
>>
>> T
>>
>> On Fri, 3 Jul 2026 at 11:43, Dima Postnikov <dima at postnikov.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> We have one Australian Digital Trust Community Group co-chair nomination
>>> - John Scullen, one of our active community members.
>>>
>>> *Everyone*, could you please review John's candidate statement and
>>> indicate if you support him as an ADT CG co-chair? Please reply to this
>>> email and/or attend the next CG meeting.
>>>
>>> At the next CG meeting on the 13th of July 2026 at 5 pm, we will table
>>> this nomination for the discussion and, if there is consensus, we will formally
>>> accept John as a new co-chair.
>>>
>>> *Brad*, you will definitely be missed! We are still hoping to see you
>>> at CG events and meetings.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Dima
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 12:09 PM John Scullen <john.scullen at aaf.edu.au>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Co-chairs
>>>> I am writing to express my interest in the vacant co-chair role for the
>>>> Australian Digital Trust Community Group. I have been an active participant
>>>> in the ADT CG since early 2025 and am keen to contribute more formally to
>>>> its leadership and ongoing impact across the Australian digital trust
>>>> ecosystem.
>>>> *Relevant experience and contributions*
>>>>
>>>> - More than 15 years’ experience in identity and access management,
>>>> primarily supporting the higher education and research sector
>>>> - Member of the REFEDS <https://refeds.org/> Steering Committee,
>>>> contributing to global standards that underpin interoperability across
>>>> eduGAIN federations
>>>> - Active contributor to the ADT CG since early 2025:
>>>> - regular participation in meetings
>>>> - sharing resources and insights with the group
>>>> - reporting back on highlights from conferences and events
>>>> relevant to the group
>>>> - drafting and editing documents, including government
>>>> consultation responses and reports to the OpenID Foundation Board
>>>> - Strong advocate for cross-sector collaboration:
>>>> - invited ADT CG members to participate in national panel
>>>> discussions
>>>> - met with a number of group members as I've travelled around
>>>> the country to understand their roles and how we might be able to assist
>>>> one another
>>>>
>>>> *Motivation and alignment*
>>>>
>>>> - The ADT CG has broadened my perspective on digital trust,
>>>> exposing me to a wider range of approaches, technologies, and sector
>>>> challenges
>>>> - I value the group’s role in connecting government, industry, and
>>>> research stakeholders, and see an opportunity to strengthen this further
>>>> through active and coordinated leadership
>>>> - I am particularly interested in:
>>>> - advancing practical adoption of OpenID Foundation standards in
>>>> Australia
>>>> - strengthening alignment across sectors to reduce fragmentation
>>>> and improve interoperability
>>>> - supporting high-quality, evidence-based outputs that influence
>>>> policy and implementation
>>>>
>>>> *Organisational support*
>>>>
>>>> - My organisation (the Australian Access Federation (AAF)) actively
>>>> supports my involvement in the ADT CG and nomination for the co-chair role
>>>> - This role aligns with AAF’s strategic focus on trust and
>>>> identity, and demonstrates leadership within the Australian and
>>>> international community
>>>>
>>>> *What I would bring as co-chair*
>>>>
>>>> - Experience operating at both national and international levels in
>>>> federated identity
>>>> - A collaborative, facilitative approach to engaging diverse
>>>> stakeholders
>>>> - A focus on producing tangible outputs and maintaining momentum
>>>> across initiatives
>>>> - Commitment to ensuring the group remains inclusive, relevant, and
>>>> outcomes-focused
>>>>
>>>> I would welcome the opportunity to help guide the ADT CG’s next phase
>>>> and support its continued contribution to Australia’s digital trust
>>>> landscape. Thanks for considering my expression of interest.
>>>> Regards
>>>> John
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, May 29, 2026 at 2:59 AM David Hyland <Dave at mydigitalid.info>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello Australian Digital Trust Community Group,
>>>>
>>>> I'm writing to let you know that one of our current Co-Chairs, Brad
>>>> Carr, will be stepping down from the role.
>>>>
>>>> I'd like to take a moment to thank Brad for his significant
>>>> contributions to the group. His leadership was instrumental in getting the
>>>> ADT CG up and running, and in enabling us to take on the Innovation Day
>>>> event he established within NAB — for which we are forever grateful. We
>>>> genuinely appreciate the time, effort, and leadership he's invested in the
>>>> group. While Brad is stepping down as Co-Chair, we look forward to
>>>> continuing to see him at the Innovation Day events.
>>>>
>>>> With this transition, we are inviting expressions of interest from
>>>> community members who may wish to take on the Co-Chair position. We are
>>>> looking for a driven individual who can help us consolidate and advance the
>>>> position of the ADT CG as the voice of reason in a dynamic local and global
>>>> environment. The role involves a regular commitment to attending and
>>>> contributing to Co-Chair meetings, helping to set the group's agenda, and
>>>> representing the ADT CG in broader industry discussions.
>>>>
>>>> If you are interested, or would like to nominate someone (with their
>>>> consent), please reply by 30 June with a brief note outlining your interest
>>>> and relevant experience.
>>>>
>>>> We'd be grateful if you could also share this opportunity within your
>>>> community.
>>>>
>>>> Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you,
>>>>
>>>> ADT CG Co Chairs.
>>>>
>>>>
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