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Brad Bastow

Managing Principal GRC

Brad joined Ionize in 2025 as our Managing Principal GRC.  Brad is a highly experienced GRC specialist with over 20 years’ experience in GRC practice, including in areas such as cloud security, risk, and compliance.  Brad has worked at length supporting Federal Government agencies at an enterprise level including the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet where he held the role of Chief Technology Officer, and the Department of Health and Aged Care where he held the role of Delivery Lead, Cloud Computing.  Brad also brings extensive experience from the private sector in roles such Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer with AUCloud.  Brad’s experience also extends to ISM, the PSPF, IRAP, vendor risk, security, and governance.  Brad brings a highly structured and methodical approach to GRC, scaling teams and resources to achieve deliverables.  Brad’s extensive client experience and intense focus will ensure projects under his leadership will achieve success.