Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) from early 2015 to 2020.12 During his tenure, he oversaw significant growth and expansion of the organization:

Key Achievements

• Led ACS to six consecutive years of approximately 20% year-on-year revenue growth
• Increased annual revenue from $18.6 million to $50 million
• Tripled the asset base from $10 million to $32.8 million
• More than doubled ACS membership from 21,000 to 54,000
• Established high-growth tech scale-up facilities along Australia's eastern seaboard
• Involved in publishing over 30 strategy digital transformation playbooks

Career at ACS

Johnson began his career at ACS in 2011 as the General Manager of the Strategic Initiatives Unit before being promoted to CEO in early 2015.1 He resigned from his position on July 9, 2020, after serving as CEO for about 5.5 years.13

Professional Background

Prior to his role at ACS, Johnson's career spanned international markets including the US, UK, China, Hong Kong, and various countries in Asia and the Pacific.2 He holds a Master of Arts in Technology Policy and Management from the University of Wollongong and an Executive Certificate in Strategy & Innovation from MIT Sloan School of Management.2

Current Activities

Since leaving ACS, Johnson has been working as an independent advisor to Boards and Founders, focusing on business and innovation strategy, the future of work, and skills and workforce development.2