Talking Tech & Business

Andrew Briese – A Chef on a Mission, Now Championing Profitability Across the Industry Andrew Briese began his journey as a classically trained chef before completing a Bachelor of Business in Catering and Hotel Management. Over a 35-year career in hospitality, Andrew saw firsthand the gap between kitchen creativity and

Timothy is General Manager Technology at Schnitz, with extensive experience in hospitality technology and digital transformation. His work spans restaurant operations, digital ordering, payments and data, with a focus on using technology to reduce friction, improve operational efficiency and create better guest experiences.

Seán Bryceland is Chief Technology Officer at Now Book It, Australia’s leading reservation platform, where he owns product, technology and operations. A CTO, CIO and CISO of 15 years, he is building the revenue operating system for restaurants: filling seats, protecting margin, and turning single bookings into lasting diner relationships.

A hospo marketing expert, Sarah has been helping small independent local businesses and some of Australia’s favourite hospo brands understand their customers better to get them to keep coming back. By breaking down the barriers between the business and the data that matters, she has helped hundreds of businesses in

Rushil Mayatra, product enablement lead at Tyro payments, is a technology and product leader with over a decade of experience helping businesses turn emerging technologies into measurable commercial outcomes. Drawing on a background in engineering, product strategy and enterprise solutioning, he specialises in simplifying complex topics such as AI, automation

Jo Moxey is a business executive and growth leader who currently serves as Chief Growth Officer (CGO) at Tyro Payments, one of Australia’s leading fintech and payments companies. She is known for her experience in large-scale sales leadership, customer experience transformation, banking operations, and commercial growth strategy. Career Background Jo

Fadrian Sudaman is the CTO at FlareHQ, a technology executive and co-founder of several technology startups, with more than 25 years’ experience building and scaling technology platforms. His expertise extends across technology, product and AI strategy, with a track record of applying emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency, optimisation and

Marianne joined Australian Venue Co in 2018, bringing more than 15 years of experience in digital transformation, growth, loyalty and customer experience across the hospitality and retail sectors. Her previous roles with Australian Hospitality Management, The Publican Group and Queen Victoria Market helped shape her passion for food, beverage and

Channel Partner Manager specialising in the hospitality and payments ecosystem, with a focus on building strong partnerships and evolving technology stacks to drive sustainable growth. I work at the intersection of hospitality, payments and technology—connecting partners, platforms and opportunities to deliver better outcomes for businesses and their customers. Passionate about

With 15 years of hands-on experience, Paul has helped bring more than 500 venues to life and delivered over 650 commercial kitchen designs. Across new openings, expansions, and established operations, Paul connects every part of the business, from concept and menu engineering to kitchen workflow, service architecture, and cost structure,