Chair of Business Information Management
Simon Froude is Manager, Records Management Services with
State Records of South Australia.
Having over 10 years experience in the government information management
environment Simon is responsible for a number of broad objectives relating
to records and information management. His focus over recent years has been
to further develop key strategic programs relating to education, governance
and consultancy, with a view to assisting and enabling organisations bring
real benefits through the management of their corporate information assets.
The changing technological environment and the importance for State Records
to partner with key stakeholders such as the Office of the Chief Information
Officer have defined Simon’s role. He see’s his key challenges as ensuring
that organisations understand the power of the information they hold and to
provide solutions that are flexible enough to respond to this rapidly
changing world. He believes in a government working for the people and
supports the use of information, through improved access, as a way of
connecting with citizens.
