Welcome to the APS Professions Beta site - the new website that brings together all APS Professions in one place. Explore the site and tell us what you think to help us improve.

Head of the Digital Profession

Chris Fechner, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Transformation Agency

Chris leads the Digital Profession and is committed to building the digital capability of the APS to deliver smart, secure and trusted public services.

As Head of Digital Profession, Chris:

  • helps agencies and senior leaders to assess and build digital capabilities
  • advises agencies on incoming digital trends, risks and opportunities
  • works across the service to help develop strategies to attract, recruit, retain and deploy digital talent while preparing for future challenges.

As Head of Profession, Chris leverages his extensive experience in large scale digital and ICT reform and transformation programs to shape the Digital Profession strategy.

Watch the video of Chris Fechner speaking about the APS Digital Profession.