Anthony Bettanin is a data-driven enterprise technology leader, experienced in international mergers and acquisitions, focused on maximizing company growth through individual empowerment, accountability, alignment and transparency.

Anthony began his career at an Artificial Intelligence software startup where he progressed through a range of technical, commercial, and legal leadership roles over 10 years. He was instrumental in 3 acquisitions by Haley before Haley was acquired by Oracle - the largest acquisition of any Australian IT company at that time. After 7 years with Oracle, he became CEO of Xlate Group, who he led to acquisition by Loop1. As CEO of Loop1 he successfully integrated international acquisitions, growing revenue and profitability across all subsidiaries.

Anthony has both a Computer Science and a Juris Doctor degree. He has lectured in IT Law courses at the Australian National University and King’s College London. Anthony is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

Career Highlights:

2020-2023
Initiated and implemented EOS (the Entrepreneurial Operating System) at Loop1, transforming the company, returning it to profitability, achieving substantial growth, and won a Best Places To Work award - despite the combined impact of the pandemic and the SolarWinds security breach.

2016-2020
Delivered EOS transformation at Xlate, achieving profitability and creating the cashflow needed to expand into Singapore and Sri Lanka - leading to acquisition by Loop1.

2011-2016
Transformed OIA (Oracle Intelligent Advisor) from on-prem to SaaS, growing sales to make it Oracle’s most successful SaaS product across Asia Pacific.

2009-2011
Created a global channel of Oracle partners from scratch, enabling worldwide delivery of OIA.

1998-2009
Delivered Australia’s largest AI (Artificial Intelligence) project. Established Haley’s first international office in London. Created Haley’s strategy for the next-generation scalable natural language AI product - which became OIA. Won $4M upfront deal at HM Revenue & Customs, providing the cashflow needed to expand operations into the US. Integrated three acquisitions. Led the due diligence for Haley being acquired by Oracle, achieving an unprecedented 8x revenue multiple.