NEC Australia appoints Mike Sellars as new technology chief

NEC Australia has appointed Mike Sellars as its new vice president – chief technology office in a newly created role.

Perth-based Sellars will be delivering solutions for government and enterprise clients, NEC said.

Sellars' appointment reflects NEC's continued investment in Western Australia while strengthening national capability.

He brings over 25 years of experience leading in technology strategy, innovation and business transformation.

Most recently, Sellars served as chief technology officer at Datacom, where he led national strategic initiatives, digital solutions, and technology-led service evolution.

He returns to NEC after previously holding senior roles within the company, including key contributions to NEC's GovNext program.

"The appointment of Mike Sellars as vice president of our newly created chief technology office underscores NEC's commitment to our next era of technology leadership and innovation in Australia," Keith Morrison, senior vice president – digital government and digital finance at NEC Australia, said.

In his new role, Sellars will oversee solution development, advance NEC's architecture practice and drive the evolution of the company's digital and managed services offerings.

"NEC has a strong legacy of delivering innovative, high-impact technology solutions, and I'm excited to build on that foundation," Sellars said.

In recent months, NEC has named several senior leaders, including Godwin Chai as head of sales Australia, and Lynne Barry as vice president of legal and compliance, following the retirement of Paul Reed.