Tim Batten

Tim Batten is an experienced technology executive with a diverse career spanning over three decades. Currently serving as Principal at Better as Usual and Deeply Digital Pty Ltd since 2022, Batten has held significant leadership roles including Chief Information Officer at Metlife Australia, Head of Technology at Woolworths Limited, and Head of Online Technology at Westpac. Previously, Batten contributed to Soprano Design as Vice President of Global Products, focusing on telecommunications and mobile data infrastructure. Early career experience includes positions at National Australia Bank as Global Head of Ecommerce and KPMG Management Consulting as Senior Manager. Batten's educational background includes an MBA in Technology Management from Melbourne Business School, a Master of Engineering Science in Computer Systems Engineering from Monash University, and a Bachelor of Engineering Science in Communications from the University of Melbourne.