CPL Director

BA, MSc

Professional headshot of Alastair Sharman, CPL DirectorAlastair is an accomplished senior executive with more than 25 years’ experience in delivering information management, technology and digital services in the public and private sector.

After commencing his career in the Australian Army, Alastair worked extensively in consulting before being appointed the first Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service in 2015 and then Chief Digital Officer for the Mater Group in 2020.  His experience in transformative change and digital leadership saw him recognised as one of Australia's top 50 IT chiefs in 2016 and 2017 by cio.com.au, a leading voice in IT.

Alastair holds a Master of Science in Information Technology, a Graduate Diploma in Information Management and Analysis, and a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Politics.  He is a graduate of the Royal Military College of Australia and the Australian Defence Force Academy.