Experienced Technology & Cybersecurity Leadership Team
Leadership Built On Real Operational Experience
Murdoch Webster is led by people who have spent their careers designing, operating and securing real technology environments.
This is not a leadership team removed from delivery. It is a team shaped by hands-on experience across infrastructure, networking and cybersecurity, with a practical understanding of what works in complex operational environments and what does not.
Across enterprise, education and commercial sectors, the team brings decades of experience leading large-scale infrastructure environments, delivering security programs and building technology businesses. That experience directly informs how we support clients every day.
The focus remains consistent. Understand the environment. Reduce operational risk. Deliver outcomes that continue to perform over time.
Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Leadership Focused On Long-Term Outcomes
Leadership Accountability Across Strategy, Delivery & Support
Chris Mearns and Tom Allan lead the business day to day, supported by senior leaders across cybersecurity, infrastructure, operations and customer experience.
The leadership team combines deep technical capability with operational accountability to ensure strategy, delivery and client experience remain closely aligned across every engagement.
Our clients rely on us to protect critical systems, modernise infrastructure and support evolving operational requirements over time. That responsibility sits with the leadership team and shapes how the business operates every day.
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, he has spent his career designing, delivering and supporting complex environments where reliability, performance and security matter. He is known for his ability to take technical complexity and turn it into practical, well-architected solutions that hold up over time.
As the founder of Murdoch Webster, Chris built the business on a foundation of engineering quality, customer trust and long-term partnerships. That approach continues to shape how the business operates today, particularly in environments where failure is not an option.
He remains actively involved in the business, providing technical insight, strategic guidance and continuity as Murdoch Webster continues to evolve and grow.
Tom Allan
Chief Executive Officer
Tom is a technology and cybersecurity executive with a strong track record of building and scaling services businesses across the Australian market.
He began his career in consulting and has worked closely with organisations to design, secure and operate complex technology environments, with a focus on reliability, resilience and customer experience.
Tom was the Founder and CEO of Basis Networks, where he built a high-performing technology and cybersecurity consulting business prior to its acquisition by CyberCX. Following the acquisition, he served as Chief Operating Officer, helping to scale 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 a services business that combines deep technical capability with clear accountability and a consistently high standard of customer experience. He works closely with clients and internal teams to ensure outcomes are practical, well-executed and aligned to how organisations actually operate.
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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 Chris Mearns, Founder and Tom Allan, Chief Executive Officer. Together, they bring complementary experience across technical delivery, business leadership and scaling technology services organisations.
Strategy is shaped by practical experience and a clear understanding of client environments. It focuses on reducing risk, improving capability and ensuring technology supports long-term business objectives.
Governance is built into how engagements are delivered. Clear ownership, structured decision making and ongoing oversight ensure environments remain secure, stable and aligned as they evolve.
The leadership team remains actively involved, particularly in shaping direction, reviewing key decisions and supporting complex environments. This ensures clients benefit from experience where it matters, not just at the start of an engagement.
Yes. While day-to-day delivery is handled by experienced engineers and service teams, clients have direct access to senior leadership when needed. This helps ensure alignment, fast decision making and accountability.
Consistency comes from how the business is run. Clear standards, experienced teams and active oversight ensure that environments are managed properly and outcomes are delivered consistently, regardless of size or complexity.
Leadership focuses on maintaining alignment over time. As environments and priorities change, direction is adjusted to ensure technology continues to support the business effectively, rather than becoming static or outdated.
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