Stephen holds the position of Founder and Chairman at Aquion. Prior to Aquion Stephen held several senior positions in IBM including sales, marketing and management positions in Australia and Japan with a focus on the Asia Pacific region.

Understanding the value and necessity for cybersecurity and the importance of protecting information back in 2000, Stephen founded Aquion and now oversees the company’s overall strategy, direction and leadership.

Stephen is an innovator and has shaped the solutions offered, people management and operation processes within Aquion. Stephen’s vision has grown Aquion to its current state and is working on the strategic initiatives to take Aquion to its next phase.

Stuart leads Aquion as the CEO. With over 15 years of executive-level experience across EMEA and Asia Pacific, Stuart has led high-growth, technology-driven businesses with a strong track record in revenue growth, market expansion, and customer satisfaction. He brings deep expertise across sectors including Financial Services, FMCG, Telco, Government, and Defence, and across IT services such as cybersecurity, SaaS, cloud, and managed services. Known for his customer-centric approach, business acumen, and ability to build strong partnerships, Stuart’s dual perspective as both a buyer and supplier enables him to develop competitive, credible offerings that deliver lasting value.

Serving as Aquion’s Strategic Business Development Advisor, Audrey has over 30 years of experience in local and multi-national businesses such as HP, IBM and BHP IT.

Since joining in 2002 as the General Manager of Sales and subsequently Chief Revenue Officer, Audrey has been instrumental in the growth and success of Aquion bearing responsibility for overall sales, business development, technical services and customer success. Over Audrey’s time at Aquion she has developed a keen eye for identifying emerging successes and sophisticated premium vendors.

Audrey is a long-term industry contributor and has held positions such as the Sydney Branch Chair and National Conference Director for AISA.

Joining Aquion in April 2023 as its new CIO/CTO, Ian brings to the role extensive C-level experience in IT governance and Business Intelligence solutions, with over 28 years of management expertise.

Before joining Aquion, Ian served as the CIO of Medlab Clinical, a multinational Pharmaceutical Biotechnology company, responsible for all digital and technology decisions, including strategic planning, business integration, risk assessment, security, disaster recovery, and change management. Ian also spent 9 years as an Executive Team member of FIT-BioCeuticals, a division of Blackmores Ltd (BKL:ASX), overseeing the company’s technology and digital strategies for its practioner brands such as BioCeuticals, IsoWhey, Fusion Health, and Oriental Botanicals.

Ian’s track record of delivering successful technology projects extends to large enterprises such as GSM/Vodafone, Chartered Accounts, OfficeWorks, Clemenger, and Colonial. In addition, he has provided outsourcing alternatives and consultation to small and medium businesses, as well as acting as a consultant for the music industry, television, and production companies.

Aman Bhandari is Aquion’s General Manager of Strategic Growth, responsible for driving sales strategy, execution, and go-to-market initiatives across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. With more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Aman brings deep expertise in enterprise sales, digital transformation, and technology services. He has built a strong reputation for aligning strategy, partnerships, and execution to deliver sustainable growth and measurable business impact.

At Aquion, Aman leads the company’s growth agenda by expanding market presence, strengthening vendor relationships, and guiding a high-performing sales organisation to deliver measurable outcomes. Passionate about innovation and collaboration, he is committed to helping organisations unlock the full potential of technology and ensuring Aquion continues to enable digital transformation, operational excellence, and long-term success.