Australian sovereign cyber security and cloud services company AUCloud has appointed Samantha Maher as Head of Government Relations.
“The appointment of Sam as the Head of Government Relations strengthens AUCloud’s federal government engagement,” said AUCloud MD and CEO Peter Maloney. “Her role will be pivotal to advancing our continued collaboration with government, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the current legislative reform focused on hardening Australia’s sovereign capabilities with robust cloud and cyber security solutions.”
Maher brings over 30 years of experience in government relations, public policy, issues management, and strategic communications to the role. She has made significant contributions as an invited contributor to several federal government committees, including most recently the DEWR and DoE National Skills Passport Roundtable in 2024 and the Senate Finance and Public Administration Reference Committee Inquiry on sovereign capability in the Australian tech sector (2023-2024).
Maher has also participated in procurement roundtables with Senator David Pocock and Minister Katy Gallagher in 2023 and 2024. Her ongoing contribution underscores her expertise and active involvement in helping shape key industry and policy discussions.
“As we continue to grow and advance our solutions, Sam’s role will be instrumental in helping our customers navigate the complex landscape of governance, risk, and compliance when it comes to sovereign cloud capabilities, data protection, and cyber security,” said Maloney. “Sam’s expertise and leadership will help drive organic revenue growth and product innovation, reinforcing our commitment to safeguarding Australia’s data sovereignty and security.”
