Michael Caldwell

Board Director

Michael is Co-Founder and CEO of Elysium Digital and a senior executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning the public and private sectors across Australia and the UK.

At Elysium Digital, Michael has led the firm’s growth from inception to national prominence, guiding it to be named Australia’s fastest-growing company by The Australian Financial Review’s Fast Starters 2023.

His leadership focuses on building a culture that attracts exceptional people who want to “just get on and do great work for clients,” a principle he credits as central to the company’s success.  Michael’s approach to leadership combines strategic vision with an enduring belief in collaboration, transparency and delivery excellence. 

Before co-founding Elysium Digital, he served as a senior public servant and Chief of Staff within the Queensland Government, driving major policy and digital reform initiatives. He later joined Capgemini, where he held senior management roles in both the UK and Australia, leading complex, multi-agency transformation programs.

Michael also spent seven years with Oakton, establishing it as one of the most successful digital service providers to the Australian Government. Following Oakton’s acquisition by NTT, he continued as Executive General Manager, growing the government business into one of the largest digital service providers and earning a strong reputation for client partnership and sustained delivery excellence.

As a Director of FRED, Michael brings his governance, strategy and technology expertise to strengthen the charity’s capability and impact.