"Branko's extensive consulting experience and in-depth expertise in driving digital transformation projects will be instrumental to our continued commitment to delivering value to our clients," said Fujitsu ANZ CEO Graeme Beardsell.

"His appointment fuels our ambition to continue growing the Fujitsu business as one of the leading ICT providers in the region, and I am thrilled to welcome him onboard."

Panich brings more than 30 years' experience in consulting and technology to Fujitsu.

He joins the company from Grant Thornton, where he was partner and national head of digital transformation.

Panich previously worked as CEO and managing director of Hardcat, as senior managing partner at CSC, partner at Deloitte Australia, principal at Booz, general manager of technology strategy and transformation at National Australia Bank. head of IT strategy at Westpac, and head of IT at BT Financial Group.

He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Melbourne, and an MBA from Melbourne Business School.

Panich is also honorary fellow and chairman of the industry advisory group at the University of Melbourne's School of Computing and Information Systems.

"I am delighted to join Fujitsu and look forward to building and deepening our relationships with both new and existing customers," said Panich.

"A key area of focus as we expand Fujitsu's existing consulting business is to help customers accelerate their digital transformation goals, a proven differentiator to help drive growth in the market."