[Openid-au-digital-trust] Co-Chair Update & Call for Expressions of Interest – ADT CG

Mon Jul 6 22:30:23 UTC 2026

As a community member, I also support John’s nomination.

Reminder for everyone who hasn’t spoken yet: if you have any objections,
please let us know

*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 discussion and, if there is consensus, formally accept
John as a new co-chair.*

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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