Melbourne VIC, February 12, 2019: Australia’s leading strategic asset management consultancy and software as a service provider Assetic today announced the appointment of David D’Aprano to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
The appointment comes as the decade-old firm expands its team to service the booming infrastructure asset management industry globally with both specialist services and software. Backed by significant investment from MH Carnegie & Co, Assetic solutions help infrastructure agencies deliver acceptable service to communities at the optimal investment point.
Mr D’Aprano brings a strong history of building global services businesses, particularly for business-to-business providers in the technology space. He started his IT career as one of the very early employees of one Australia’s IT success stories Com Tech Communications that went on to be acquired by Dimension Data. After a further 16 years at Dimension Data, in which he built a number of global professional and managed services business, Mr D’Aprano has spent the last 18 months working with variety of bright tech start-ups, Australian technology companies and technology-focused venture capitalists.
“More and more of our clients are looking for a combination of our expert consulting services and our cloud platform, which is a unique offering from Assetic in this growing market. With the software platform and the services capability we offer, Assetic is at the forefront of the digital transformation of the Asset Management Industry.” Mr D’Aprano said.
As CEO Mr D’Aprano will be responsible for managing the company’s continued growth, particularly through a strategic focus on their services outcomes. He will also support operational projects and strategic development. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from The University of Melbourne.
Assetic Co-founder and Director Ashay Prabhu said that securing a CEO with Mr D’Aprano’s expertise is a coup for the firm and will underpin the company’s aggressive growth strategy.
“David brings a wealth of expertise and a keen strategic mind to the role. That a professional with his skills and background has joined the Assetic team is a testament to our successful growth to date, and the potential for future development. This appointment allows Joel and I as founders to focus on the future vision around IoT and cloud innovations, rather than the day-to-day operational efficiencies of the business, so we are able to genuinely take advantage of a mature, growing market.” Mr Prabhu said.
“Agencies across transport, education, water and government are now recognising that without change the infrastructure gap will not be contained, and essential community assets will decay beyond repair. Providing innovative professional and managed services to these agencies will have a very real impact, and David’s experience will help us do just that,” he concluded.
Mr D’Aprano’s appointment is part of a broader expansion that includes the appointment of North American industry veteran Edward A. Singer to General Manager of that region, as Assetic original team member Brad Campbell transitions from that role to General Manager of Sales globally.
