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Damien Scalzo

Damien Scalzo

Fractional CIO, Founder and strategic IT leader

Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Joined February 2026
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Summary

Bridges business and technology: Damien positions IT as a strategic enabler rather than a cost centre, focusing on aligning IT investments to business goals and delivering measurable ROI through vCIO advisory and project oversight. synapsedigitalgroup+2
Security-minded CIO: consistently emphasises continuous security at the executive level and the importance of board-level tone from the top for cyber security, advising on governance and reporting structures for security leaders. thesecuritycollective+1
Experienced financial-services technology leader: held long-term CIO leadership at Mercedes‑Benz Financial Services and led technology across Movigo Group, bringing deep sector experience in financial services and enterprise IT transformation. focusnetwork+1
Startup mentor and advisor: actively mentors startups (Startupbootcamp) and participates in industry events and podcasts to support early-stage companies on scaling, security and product/technology strategy. rocketreach+2

Work

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Episode #23 — Damien Scalzo, CIO, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (podcast)

March 1, 2025

Podcast conversation focused on managing cyber security at the executive level, when startups should consider security, reporting structures for security leaders, and practical CIO advice.

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Interview – Damien Scalzo, Chief Information Officer, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Australia/New Zealand

October 1, 2019

Interview covering Damien's views on IT leadership challenges (balancing transformation vs BAU, continuous security, business integration, cost reduction) and advice for IT professionals.

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Living The Life In Tech — Episode featuring Damien Scalzo

Podcast episode in CIO Tech Asia's 'Living The Life In Tech' series where Damien discusses disruptive technologies and CIO perspectives.

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Hobbies

Mentoring startups to help them grow and scale. focusnetwork+1