Jackadder International was founded in the Northern Territory by Lou and Louise Martini, with a vision to deliver digital services that genuinely make a difference. Named after a lake near their former home in Western Australia, Jackadder was built on purpose, impact and a strong commitment to community.
The head office was opened in Darwin at the Charles Darwin Centre. Jackadder continued delivering high-level consultancy, business cases and assurance reviews, and sponsored the CDU IT Code Fair - laying the foundation for a strong graduate pipeline and deep community connection.
As COVID reshaped the way organisations worked, Jackadder scaled rapidly over the following years. Headcount grew to 14 and continued to accelerate, with an interstate footprint established through the opening of the Sydney office.
Jackadder expanded into Tasmania after joining the Tasmanian Government panel. Headcount reached 60, alongside major award recognition, including multiple accolades at the NT Digital Excellence Awards. The business also strengthened its strategic foundations through participation in the Australian Centre for Business Growth program.
Jackadder reached a headcount of 70, with almost all roles filled through referrals — a strong reflection of its culture. An Adelaide office was opened, and Jackadder qualified for the QLD Local Buy Panel, enabling the delivery of services to local governments and public sector organisations across Queensland, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. This capability was further expanded through acceptance onto multiple South Australian Government ICT panels. During the year, Jackadder was awarded ICT Business of the Year and became a monday.com Global Bronze Partner. Jackadder also deepened its commitment to community and innovation through sponsorship of the No Women Left Behind Conference, Science Week, the CDU Code Fair and GovHack.
Jackadder expanded further with new offices opened in Perth and Brisbane, secured major ICT government panels across the Northern Territory and Western Australia, progressed to monday.com Silver Partner, and achieved global recognition for CRM sales. Team excellence continued to be recognised through industry awards and regional finalist status at the Business Excellence Awards.
Lou is the founding CEO and Director of Jackadder International. He combines business and technology expertise to guide organisations through digital transformation. His leadership experience spans senior ICT roles across government and industry, giving him a practical understanding of how technology can unlock value. Lou’s participation as a Director on the national Australian Information Industry Association has further shaped his insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the sector, and he continues to bring this perspective to every client engagement.
Kat brings expertise in HR business partnering, leadership development, and organisational design. She supports clients to strengthen people practices, build capability, and enhance performance, drawing on her experience across both public and private sectors. Kat has worked closely with IT and project-based environments, advising on workforce structures and resourcing for complex programs. She is valued for her practical approach to problem-solving and her commitment to helping leaders and teams thrive.
Hans is an experienced ICT and information management leader with a career spanning policing, defence, project governance, and consulting. He brings deep expertise in law enforcement information systems, strategic planning, research and analysis, and complex stakeholder management across all tiers of government. Hans has served as Chief Information Officer for Tasmania Police, held senior Army appointments in information systems and logistics, and delivered major ERP, governance, and transformation projects as a consultant. Known for his emotional intelligence, pragmatic decision making, and ability to translate complex technical issues into clear business outcomes, he combines public sector leadership with hands on project delivery and small business experience.
Barbara champions human-centred design, ensuring technology is intuitive, accessible, and meaningful for the people who use it. She has contributed widely to digital innovation and STEAM education, from creating learning resources for remote communities to co-founding the CDU Code Fair. Barbara’s expertise spans user experience research, teaching, mentoring, and design, and she has been recognised with multiple NT Digital Excellence Awards. Her recent work has introduced human-centred design practices into public-facing digital services, embedding a stronger focus on people in government transformation projects.
Daintree is a seasoned technology leader with deep experience delivering digital and cloud transformation programs across government, financial services, media, and professional services. He combines strategic thinking with hands on delivery, helping organisations modernise systems, strengthen governance, and achieve clear business outcomes. Known for his calm, outcomes focused approach, he uses both visible and behind the scenes leadership to build trust and navigate complex environments. Daintree’s career includes senior roles such as CEO of Assembler and Director at PwC, leading multi million dollar data, product development, and cloud modernisation initiatives across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the UK.
Nancy specialises in program and organisational change management, helping clients successfully deliver transformation. She combines expertise in stakeholder engagement, business analysis, and process improvement to ensure change is effective and sustainable. Nancy’s portfolio includes ICT infrastructure transformation, enterprise reviews, program evaluation, and risk consulting across Northern Territory and Federal agencies. She is highly regarded for balancing structure with flexibility, supporting organisations to embrace new systems and ways of working.
Geoff is a highly experienced technology and transformation leader with a long track record of delivering complex programs that drive real business value. He has shaped ICT strategy, led major organisational transformations, and managed large operational and capital portfolios across the energy sector in Western Australia and the UK. Known for his thoughtful and consultative style, Geoff blends strategic insight with disciplined delivery and strong stakeholder engagement. He has built high performing teams of up to 70 people, overseen multi million dollar programs, and consistently improved customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and technology maturity.
Bernard is passionate about using technology to accelerate transformation and build secure, scalable ICT environments. His career has seen him lead major change initiatives in government and business, ensuring technology delivers real value aligned with organisational goals. Bernard’s foundation in enterprise ICT infrastructure, coupled with early experience in Silicon Valley, equips him to bring both innovation and rigour to his work. From cybersecurity best practice to behavioural analytics, he has consistently introduced solutions that strengthen resilience and enable growth.
