Lunch & Learn with Roy Cushan. Why did you hire me? #83

Architecting for Innovation — Lunch & Learn with Roy Cushan. Why did you hire me? #83

Wed 8 July · 12:30–2:00pm AEST · Online

Why did you hire me?

It’s a question every technologist should be able to answer — especially in an AI‑shaped recruitment world where algorithms often decide before humans do.

This session explores how to understand, communicate and amplify the value others see in you.

About Roy
Roy Cushan is a seasoned Executive IT Leader & Strategic Architect with a track record of leading $600M+ transformation programs across highly regulated industries.

His career includes:

• CEO‑award‑winning $1.5B M&A carve‑out at Viva Energy
• Leading the $700M Sanagi demerger at MLC Life Insurance
• Driving $35B acquisition integrations at Block/Afterpay
• Strategy leadership across Coles, Telstra, Medibank

Roy’s journey is anything but linear — from radio comms engineer to ski instructor to C‑suite advisor — and he brings a pragmatic, human‑centred lens to leadership, architecture and career growth.

What you’ll learn
Articulate your value in a way that resonates
What Roy looks for when hiring architects and tech leaders
The interview question that reveals resilience and business focus
Why systems thinking is rare — and priceless
How careers accelerate through relationships, not job titles

Event Details
Wed 8 July
12:30–2:00 pm AEST · Online
⏱ Duration: 1 hour (with overrun)

MC:
Andrew Blades
Principal – The Bridge Search
Founder – Architecting for Innovation