Four experienced leaders are stepping into new roles at Alliance SI, reflecting our commitment to developing our people and recognising the experience and contributions they’ve brought to the business.
These appointments represent more than individual career milestones. For our people, they demonstrate the opportunities to grow and build meaningful careers within Alliance SI. For our customers, they provide confidence that our next stage of growth is being guided by experienced leaders who understand our business and what dependable delivery requires.
As demand for data centre and AI infrastructure accelerates, this depth of experience is increasingly valuable. From 1 November 2026, our strengthened leadership team will help us maintain the quality, reliability and service our customers depend on.
Shaun Savvas | Chief Customer Officer
Approaching 20 years with Alliance SI, Shaun brings extensive operational experience, industry knowledge and longstanding customer relationships to the role of Chief Customer Officer.
Having started his career on the tools and progressed into senior leadership, Shaun understands both the challenges customers face and what it takes to deliver complex infrastructure projects successfully. Most recently serving as General Manager, Operations, he has been closely involved in strengthening our delivery capability and ensuring our teams meet customer expectations.
In his new role, Shaun will lead our Sales and Marketing functions, bringing his operational experience to our customer strategy. His focus will be on strengthening existing partnerships, understanding evolving customer needs and ensuring our commercial commitments remain closely aligned with our ability to deliver.
Shaun Savvas, Chief Customer Officer.:
“One thing I’ve learnt over the years is that strong customer relationships are built on trust. That means listening, understanding what customers need and following through on our commitments. I’m looking forward to building on these relationships in my new role and making sure our Sales and delivery teams continue working closely together to deliver the best outcomes for our customers.”
Ben Richards | General Manager, Operations
With almost 12 years at Alliance SI, Ben’s appointment as General Manager, Operations marks the next step in a career spanning multiple levels of project delivery and operational leadership, most recently as Program Manager in Victoria.
Through his leadership of our Victorian operations and contribution to growth in the ACT, Ben has built a reputation for his practical, process-driven approach, commitment to continuous improvement and strong customer focus.
Passionate about our people, Ben leads by setting clear direction, supporting his teams and creating pathways for others to develop and succeed. As he takes on national responsibility for Operations, his focus will be on strengthening project delivery and ensuring our people have the support and opportunities to grow with Alliance SI.
Shayne Conn | Program Manager, Victoria
Shayne steps into the Program Manager role in Victoria with over 25 years of industry experience and a relationship with Alliance SI spanning more than a decade. Having first worked alongside us as a customer, he joined the Alliance SI team four years ago, bringing valuable insight into customer expectations and project delivery.
An accomplished Project Manager, Shayne has built a reputation for his sharp focus, reliable delivery and strong commitment to our people and customers. His caring nature and genuine investment in his team have earned him the trust and respect of colleagues and customers alike.
In his new role, Shayne will lead our Victorian Project Managers and Project Coordinators, providing clear direction, supporting their development and helping them succeed. His focus will be on building a strong, connected team, strengthening customer relationships and delivering quality outcomes as Alliance SI continues to grow.
Alison Holmes | Chief Operating Officer
Alison has also stepped into the broadened role of Chief Operating Officer, bringing our People & Culture, HSEQ, Compliance and Risk functions together under one area of leadership.
With a strong focus on people, governance and business performance, Alison will lead the development of the frameworks and systems that support our teams to operate safely, efficiently and consistently.
This alignment will help strengthen the foundations behind our service delivery, supporting the high standards of quality, compliance and accountability our customers rely on.
Looking ahead
Together, these appointments bring experienced leadership across customer relationships, project delivery and the business functions that support them. Each has an important role to play as Alliance SI prepares for its next stage of growth.
Reflecting on the appointments, Alliance SI’s CEO Clarissa Turner said:
“There’s a lot of opportunity ahead of us, but what matters is how well we deliver. Shaun, Ben, Shayne and Alison understand the standards our customers expect and the responsibility we have to our people. I’m confident in what each will bring to their new role, and I look forward to seeing them succeed.