Tom Leyden is an accomplished technology executive with over two decades of experience driving IT transformation and business value across diverse industries including finance, professional services, architecture, and investment management. As a seasoned CIO and fractional technology leader, Tom specializes in helping CEOs and executive teams unlock the full potential of technology as a strategic enabler—not just a cost center.

Tom is the founder of the Red Yellow Blue a pragmatic, business-focused service designed to bridge the gap between business leadership and IT. His approach focuses on delivering actionable insights and practical strategies, enabling organizations to align IT investments with business objectives, improve performance, reduce risk, and build high-performing technology teams.

Throughout his career, Tom has successfully led technology transformations for organizations such as LongView, Woods Bagot, HASSELL, Bates Smart, and Vanguard Investments Australia. From scaling global IT services to embedding data and AI into core business processes, Tom is known for turning IT into a competitive advantage.

Tom’s leadership style is direct, collaborative, and grounded in real-world experience. Unlike traditional consultants, he partners closely with executives and their teams, ensuring that recommendations are not just theoretical but deliver tangible results.

With formal qualifications including a Bachelor’s in Information Technology (Honors) from Monash University and a Master’s in Management (Technology) from Melbourne Business School, Tom combines deep technical expertise with commercial acumen.

Tom is also the co-host of the Leading IT Podcast, where he shares candid insights on IT leadership, emerging trends, and the realities of running modern technology teams. He is passionate about demystifying technology for business leaders, ensuring they have the confidence to make the right decisions in an increasingly complex digital landscape.