HopgoodGanim boosts tech investment with CIO appointed to leadership team

HopgoodGanim Lawyers has appointed Andrew Wedding as its new Chief Information Officer, reinforcing the firm’s continued investment in technology and information security.

With extensive experience leading technological operations, transformation and service delivery across technology consulting and large-scale enterprises, Mr Wedding will lead the firm’s continued adoption of AI and emerging technologies through its legal technology team.

HopgoodGanim Lawyers Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Graeme Johnson said technology was playing an increasingly important role in supporting both client service and business performance across the legal sector.

“Technology is now inseparable from the delivery of legal services. Firms must continue to invest in technologies that support exceptional client service, strengthen operational performance and enable their people to do their best work,” Mr Johnson said.

“We are pleased to welcome Andrew to HopgoodGanim. His experience, strategic perspective and practical approach will help ensure we continue to build a technology capability that supports our long-term ambitions.”

Before joining HopgoodGanim Lawyers, Mr Wedding held multiple leadership positions over almost eight years with ValueFlow, a leading Asia Pacific technology consultancy specialising in digital transformation, automation and AI.

He also held senior leadership roles with Australia Post and StarTrack.

Mr Wedding formally started as Chief Information Officer on 3 August, following a 10-month engagement with HopgoodGanim Lawyers, initially as a consultant and, more recently, as Interim Chief Information Officer.

Mr Johnson said Mr Wedding’s experience with the firm over recent months demonstrated a strong alignment with HopgoodGanim’s strategic direction and culture.

“Over the past several months, Andrew has worked closely with our leadership team and technology professionals and developed a strong understanding of our business, our people and our strategic priorities,” he said.

Mr Wedding will also work closely with Head of Risk and Compliance Pardeep Kaur to maintain the firm’s ISO 27001 certification, a globally recognised credential.

“It is important that innovation, security and governance remain closely aligned,” Mr Johnson said. “Andrew’s appointment strengthens our ability to take a co-ordinated approach across these areas.”

Mr Wedding joins HopgoodGanim’s executive leadership team and is based in Brisbane.