About Us
our team
Director
Sue Hope
Sue brings extensive experience managing P&L for global IT companies, encompassing Sales, Technical, Marketing Operations, and Channels. Her background includes several Brand Executive roles at IBM across A/NZ and APAC.
As a certified Software License Consultant with IAITAM, she helps customers navigate the often challenging process of software compliance reviews, turning a daunting task into a manageable one.
She actively supports organizations like WWF, Humane Society International, and Pets For the Homeless.
Director
Nicholas Maclay
With over 30 years of experience, Nick is a founding partner. He possesses a unique ability to predict campaign ROI, drawing on extensive experience in channel marketing programs for industry giants like IBM, Lenovo, BlackBerry, Honeywell, and VMware.
Off the clock, Nick is a keen cyclist and an active member of a local cycling group.
Senior SAM Practitioner
Bruce Connelly
With over 30 years of dedicated experience at IBM, Bruce is a leading expert in managing complex software estates. Bruce’s expertise is deeply practical, with hands-on experience across every facet of IBM Software Asset Management (SAM). This includes the installation, optimization, and discovery of software, as well as the seamless integration of IBM SAM tools, including their connection with ServiceNow.
His capability in audit defence is truly second to none. Bruce works strategically and collaboratively with both in-house legal teams and external legal organizations, consistently helping customers achieve the best possible outcomes during challenging software compliance reviews.
Beyond his professional prowess, Bruce is an avid photographer, whose passion has taken him to breathtaking remote locations such as the Faroe Islands, Antarctica, and the Tasmanian Wilderness for his photoshoots.
Corporate Licensing and Compliance Specialist
Andy Ridge
With over 35 years dedicated to the IT industry, Andy is a highly experienced specialist in Oracle Technology, Middleware, Applications, and Java Licensing. He is a recognized veteran in the critical fields of Audit Defence, Risk Mitigation, and Compliance, offering unparalleled expertise to his clients.
Andy has successfully collaborated with hundreds of private industry and government customers throughout his career. His wealth of experience is particularly notable, stemming from his extensive background as an IT professional, including a pivotal ten-year tenure working directly for Oracle as an auditor. This unique perspective allows him to provide deep insights and strategic guidance, helping organizations navigate complex licensing landscapes and achieve optimal compliance.
Having recently relocated to Tasmania, he still finds time for regular visits to his family in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales.
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Amali Wijayasinghe
Amali leads Operations for Targetbase Integrated and Targetbase Insourcing across Australia, Japan, and Singapore. With over 25 years of diverse administrative experience, including time with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva, she brings a unique blend of global knowledge. Her passion for humanitarian work within diverse cultural settings informs her approach. Amali’s vast experience, technical skills, and strong work ethic drive maximum efficiencies across Targetbase’s operations.
She’s an avid traveler, meticulously documenting her culinary adventures and mouth-watering food photos in her diaries.
COMPLIANCE, GOVERNANCE AND HR LEAD
Sanjeev Wijayasinghe
Sanjeev spearheads Compliance, Governance, and HR for Targetbase. Bringing over 20 years of senior experience in Australian retail banking, he deeply understands evolving customer needs and key business drivers. He’s also developed in-depth knowledge of compliance and governance for businesses of all sizes. As an accredited Prince2 Project Manager, Sanjeev ensures all Targetbase customer projects stay on time and on track. Outside of work, he’s a passionate cricket enthusiast and an accredited Cricket Australia coach, providing specialized training at a private academy.
SENIOR MARKETING & MEDIA SPECIALIST
Jeremy Hope
Jeremy has 20+ years experience in building effective marketing outcomes from the ground up.
He is an accredited Innermetrix coach, a Certified 1 Page marketing plan coach. Working closely with Clients he builds a cohesive marketing strategy to maximise their business objectives. He helps clients through the entire cycle from developing a sustainable plan through to implementing and executing the campaigns, media and tactics to deliver success.
He has a passion for the U.S. stock market and is a seasoned derivatives trader.
OPERATIONS AND IT SUPPORT
Tehan Rahim
Tehan provides MYOB and Zoho support for Targetbase. He has studied IT and has hands on experience working for IT manufacturers. He is also an avid gamer.
Our Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
Bribery and Corruption is illegal in all Australian jurisdictions and the other countries we operate in, and is a serious offence.
Targetbase is committed to minimising the risk of fraud and corruption through responsible governance, with the appropriate internal controls in place wherever it conducts business.
Underpinning our zero tolerance to any form of bribery and corruption, we enforce the following practices to ensure Targetbase does not engage in corrupt business practices.
- Due Diligence is conducted on parties we do business with.
- Our Governance Officer oversees all proposed initiatives to ensure we comply with all applicable laws
- The giving, receiving, offering or promising of a bribe, facilitation payment or secret commission are expressly prohibited
Our Modern Slavery Statement
We have rigourous processes to ensure that we are not involved with any organisations or entities that participate in Modern Slavery.
Through the oversight of our Governance Officer we have implemented specific controls targeted at minimising the risk of modern slavery practices occurring in any form such as but not limited to:
- confidential reporting of complaints through an independent and confidential process
- a targeted ‘spot-check’ audit of our contracts to ensure we are not involved in any form of Modern Slavery by association.
Our Gender Equity Statement
The gender pay gap is a measure of how we value the contribution of men and women in the workforce. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency which is a entity under the Australia Government has declared that Australia’s national gender pay gap is 12 per cent as of November 2023. For every dollar on average men earned, women earned 88 cents. Workplace Gender Equality Agency On Gender Pay Gap
Targetbase focus is to find the best person for the job on every occasion. Some of our brightest stars are both male and female. We do not see the world from a gender perspective, rather we see the best minds and strive to support and cherish them.
We have zero tolerance for any pay gap in any form, whether it is gender or any other form of discrimination. We conduct regular reviews to identify any gaps in our remuneration. This includes gender gaps as well as employees under the NDIS scheme.