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

[Victoria Richardson]

As a community member, I also support and welcome John's nomination.

Regards,
Victoria

On Tue, Jul 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM Dima Postnikov <dima at postnikov.net> wrote:

> 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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