The blueAPACHE Executive Team has extensive experience in helping businesses leverage technology to their business advantage.
Chris Marshall
Founder and Managing Director
Chris founded blueAPACHE in July 1998 after recognising a shortage of IT standards and competencies in the SME sector that are taken for granted in the enterprise space.With a passion for technology and business systems, Chris has built a formidable reputation for technology innovation that realises genuine benefits to organisations.
James Hendry
General Manager - Commercial
Since joining blueAPACHE in 2001, James has proved integral to the continued success of the organisation; managing the operations of the business and providing valuable support across all business units.James has completed a Bachelor of Information Management at Monash University and holds numerous vendor accreditations.
Andrew Harris
General Manager - Sales
Andrew is responsible for leading blueAPACHE’s sales organisation and vendor partnerships. He has an unwavering passion for using technology to deliver excellent business outcomes.With over 20 years’ experience and an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship, Andrew brings diverse sales and leadership skills to the business.
Michael Zuppa
General Manager - Technology
Michael is responsible for evolving blueAPACHE’s solution offerings to give our clients the best competitive advantage. He is a remarkable mix of technical wizardry and commercial aptitude.Michael’s experience spans across Australia, South Africa and the UK. He holds a degree in Information Management and numerous vendor accreditation.
Adam Batey
Architecture Group Lead
Adam joined blueAPACHE in 2008. His passion for technology has driven the blueAPACHE technical and engineering divisions.Adam has over 13 years’ experience in technology delivery in Europe and Australia, and studied Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Waikato University in New Zealand.
Lee Cleary
General Manager - Operations
Lee is responsible for leading blueAPACHE’s service management organisation. She has over 35 years’ of experience working with international and local businesses ensuring technology solutions are driven by core business objectives.Lee holds a degree in Arts and a post graduate diploma in Electronic Data Processing.
Justin Fagents
Territory Manager
With over 15 years’ of ICT sales and account management experience in Australia, USA and Europe, Justin is a trusted advisor to resolve business challenges through technology solutions.Having managed global accounts ranging from Fortune 500 companies to Australian Government and SME businesses, Justin brings a wealth of expertise to the Victorian team.
Jason Ward
Territory Manager
After a seven year working relationship with blueAPACHE, Jason formally joined the team in 2008, heading up the Sydney office.Jason has over 16 years’ industry experience servicing a broad range of industries, prides himself in delivering exceptional outcomes and has a passion for the financial services sector.
Andrew Bird
Territory Manager
Andrew joined blueAPACHE in 2008. His strong focus on business outcomes has served him well over his 14 years’ working in the industry.Andrew holds a significant number of industry certifications, including Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Citrix Certified Administrator and Cisco Certified Network Administrator.