Brendan Cowan is an experienced leader in technology regulation and compliance, currently serving as the Head of Technology Regulation & Compliance at The Lottery Corporation since April 2023. Cowan's responsibilities include setting strategic vision in the technology regulation space and managing engagement with regulators across Australia. In addition to this role, Brendan Cowan has been the Executive Director at Cowan Consulting since July 2002, providing consulting and advisory services. Previous positions include Manager Strategy & Architecture/Acting Chief Technology Officer at BlueScope, and roles at AusNet Services, ISG, Business Aspect, InnerCircle Consulting, Objective Corporation, and HP, showcasing a deep expertise in IT strategy, architecture, and consulting. Brendan Cowan's educational background includes studies at Melbourne Business School, ITIL certification from ProActive Services, and attendance at Swinburne University of Technology.