Brenda Aynsley Newly Appointed IP3 Chair
7 October 2011: The Australian Computer Society (ACS) congratulates Brenda Aynsley on her recent appointment as the new Chair of the International Professional Practice Partnership (IP3).
Brenda was unanimously elected to this position at the IP3 AGM (held as a virtual meeting) on Thursday 22 September 2011. Brenda succeeds Roger Johnson, a Past President of the British Computer Society, who took over as Chair from Greg Lane earlier this year, for an interim period.
IP3 works closely with its member bodies and partners to establish a global partnership that will strengthen the ICT profession and contribute to the development of strong international economies.
Anthony Wong, ACS President, said “The ACS is very proud of the role Brenda Aynsley plays in driving and promoting ICT professionalism. Brenda’s appointment comes at a time when certification and professionalism are critical, with increasing importance placed on ICT.
“The ACS is looking forward to strengthening a close working relationship with IP3 that will contribute to the long-term growth and prosperity of the ICT sector.”
Alan Patterson, ACS CEO, said “Brenda is an influential leader in the Australian ICT sector and will make a valuable contribution to this global organisation. We support her appointment as she will lead to strengthen the ICT profession globally in this new role.”
Roger Johnson said “We are delighted to have a person with Brenda’s knowledge of the ICT industry, coupled with great passion for professionalism in ICT, to assume this role at an important juncture in our history.
“It is fitting that we have a Chair who represents the ACS, since they are the first member society to have been accredited by IP3. On behalf of the IP3 Board, I would like to thank the ACS for their generous offer of support to the essential work of IP3 in defining international standards and creating a global infrastructure that supports the professional development of ICT practitioners.”
Brenda Aynsley has two passions in life: promoting the value of professionalism as a necessary condition for all practitioners of ICT; and promoting the Internet as a communications medium that can enable and empower citizens and communities.
“I am very excited by the opportunity that being the IP3 Chair brings at this particular time of increasing complexity in an extremely volatile profession,” Brenda Aynsley said.
“It is vitally important that appropriate standards of practice are developed for ICT practitioners, that professionalism is instilled in the ICT workforce, and that governments and employers recognise the role that these elements play in ensuring the necessary rigour is applied by our professionals in their application of ICT to businesses.”
In 1995 Brenda opened the first Internet café in South Australia and was instrumental in establishing the South Australian Internet Association, a group that championed the cause for Internet access for all users and providers.
In 2000 Brenda established the long-running ACS PC Recycling Special Interest Group to help bridge the digital divide by providing no cost/low cost computers to those in the community who otherwise would not have access to one. This South Australian based group of volunteers has distributed over 4000 computers in Australia and continues its work today.
She served as ACS South Australian Branch Chair from 1999-2001 and 2005-2006 and as ACS National Vice President from 2002-03 and 2010-2011. In early 2010 she chaired the ACS Ageism Task Force which released its "Improving Age Diversity in the ICT Workforce” report in July 2010.
In her current role as ACS Vice President Membership Boards, she has overseen the adoption of the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) and the implementation of the ACS Certification Program.
Media information:
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About the ACS:
The ACS (Australian Computer Society) is the recognised professional association for those working in Information and Communications Technology, seeking to raise the standing of ICT professionals and represent their views to government, industry and the community. A member of the Australian Council of Professions, the ACS is the guardian of professional ethics and standards in the ICT sector, committed to ensuring the beneficial use of ICT for all Australians. It provides both members and non-members with opportunities for professional education, networking and certification, as well as enabling them to contribute to the development of their profession. Visit www.acs.org.au for more information.
About IP3
IP3 is leading the development of the global IT profession by providing a platform that will help shape and implement relevant policies to foster professionalism in IT worldwide. Visit www.ipthree.org for more information.