auticon Australia & New Zealand is entering an exciting new chapter as part of a global strategic evolution led by auticon Group CEO, Luke Williams. Following a review of auticon’s international operations, the Group has taken the decision to transition its Australia and New Zealand business from establishment into a strategic growth phase and as a result have changed the business leadership to take the organisation forward.
As part of this strategic shift, auticon Australia and New Zealand CEO Bodo Mann has departed the organisation, and auticon thanks him for his leadership in establishing the business and contribution to auticon’s mission in the region.
Going forward with immediate effect we are pleased to announce that Ivonne Ranisch has been appointed Interim CEO of auticon Australia & New Zealand. Ivonne has been a driving force within the business for the past five years as Social Impact & Commercial Director, where she played a pivotal role in strengthening client relationships, expanding delivery partnerships, and embedding social impact into commercial growth.
With a career spanning Sales, Business Development, and General Management across transport, consulting, and IT services, Ivonne brings a rare blend of commercial acumen and purpose-driven leadership. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the International School of Management (ISM) and an MBA from the University of South Australia, underscoring her commitment to continuous learning and meaningful change.
auticon Group CEO, Luke Williams was excited to announce the appointment and keen to implement the strategic growth plan for the business within the region.
“auticon’s mission remains as powerful as ever, creating meaningful careers for neurodivergent talent and delivering exceptional value to clients. As we shift gears into a growth-focused strategy in Australia and New Zealand, Ivonne’s deep understanding of our business, her commercial leadership, and her unwavering commitment to social impact make her the ideal person to lead this next phase.
I congratulate Ivonne on her appointment and look forward to what the future holds for the Australian and New Zealand business and its extremely talented stable of neurodiverse technologists,” said Luke
Auticon’s Australia and New Zealand’s new Interim CEO Ivonne Ranisch, was eager to get started.
“I’m honoured to step into this role at such a pivotal moment. auticon has always stood for purpose and progress, and I’m excited to lead our talented team as we scale our impact, deepen client partnerships, and continue to champion neurodiversity in the workplace.”
“I’m truly excited to be in a position to take our business to new heights and get more neurodivergent talent into workplaces across the region,” said Ivonne.
We look forward to this next phase of growth under Ivonne’s leadership and remain committed to delivering transformative outcomes for our clients, consultants, and communities.
