Chris Mearns
Founder
Chris is a highly respected technology leader with a long-standing reputation for technical excellence, integrity, and trusted relationships across the Australian technology industry.
With a deep background in infrastructure, networking, and enterprise IT, Chris has spent his career designing, delivering, and supporting complex technology environments for organisations that depend on reliability, performance, and security. He is widely regarded for his ability to translate technical complexity into practical, well-architected solutions that stand the test of time.
As the founder of Murdoch Webster, Chris established the business with a strong focus on engineering quality, customer trust, and long-term partnerships. His approach has shaped Murdoch Webster’s culture and reputation, particularly in delivering high-quality outcomes in environments where failure is not an option.
Chris is known throughout the industry for his collaborative approach and enduring relationships with clients, partners, and vendors. He remains actively involved in the business, providing deep technical insight, strategic guidance, and continuity as Murdoch Webster continues to evolve and scale.
Tom Allan
Chief Executive Officer
Tom is a highly experienced technology and cybersecurity executive with a long-standing background in consulting, leadership, and services delivery across the Australian market.
Beginning his career in technology consulting, Tom has spent his career advising organisations on how to design, secure, and operate complex technology environments, with a strong emphasis on reliability, resilience, and customer experience.
Tom was the Founder and CEO of Basis Networks, where he built a respected technology and cybersecurity consulting business before its acquisition by CyberCX. Following the acquisition, he served as Chief Operating Officer, helping to scale and mature a national cybersecurity services organisation delivering managed and advisory services to enterprise and government clients.
As CEO of Murdoch Webster, Tom is focused on building an industry-leading services business that combines deep technical capability with clear accountability and exceptional customer experience. He works closely with clients and teams to ensure Murdoch Webster delivers practical, outcome-driven solutions that protect what customers depend on and continue to evolve as their needs change.
Murdoch Webster Leadership Team
Leadership That Drives Strategy & Outcomes
Murdoch Webster leadership team brings deep experience across technology and business domains. Decisions are driven by outcomes and long term value.
- Provide strategic direction aligned with business and technology objectives
- Lead teams with accountability, expertise, and strong decision making capability
- Drive consistent delivery outcomes across all client engagements globally
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Leadership Team Overview
Murdoch Webster leadership delivers strategy, governance, and expertise aligned with business and technology outcomes.
Murdoch Webster is led by experienced professionals across technology and business domains. Leadership aligned. Strategy defined. Teams guided. Outcomes delivered. Value created. Clients supported. Success achieved.
Leaders bring extensive experience across security, cloud, and infrastructure services. Expertise applied. Insights gained. Decisions informed. Risks managed. Performance improved. Value delivered. Outcomes ensured.
Leadership defines strategy aligned with business goals and technology priorities. Direction set. Plans executed. Teams aligned. Performance tracked. Adjustments made. Outcomes achieved. Success ensured.
Governance maintained through structured frameworks and strong leadership oversight consistently. Accountability ensured. Compliance maintained. Risks managed. Performance monitored. Issues addressed. Outcomes delivered. Stability achieved.
Leadership supports clients through engagement, guidance, and strategic oversight across projects. Needs understood. Solutions aligned. Decisions informed. Outcomes delivered. Value created. Trust built. Success achieved.
Murdoch Webster leadership delivers proven expertise and consistent results across engagements. Decisions informed. Quality ensured. Risks managed. Performance improved. Clients supported. Trust built. Value delivered.
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