Kurt Brissett

Chief Digital and Information Officer, Built

Kurt is a globally recognised technology executive with over 25 years of experience across public and private sectors. He is currently Chief Digital and Information Officer at Built, leading digital-first transformation in construction. Prior to this, he served as Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Transport for NSW, overseeing a $1bn digital portfolio as part of Australia’s $72.3bn infrastructure investment. He’s known for delivering Opal, the first contactless transport payment system in the southern hemisphere, and has received numerous accolades, including being named Australia’s #1 CIO in 2024. Kurt is also a former Army officer and has held senior tech roles at Deloitte, Leighton Group, and Lendlease.

Preconstruction Innovation Summit 2025

  • PANEL DISCUSSION: Aligning early planning strategies and technologies for project success
  • CASE STUDY: Digital foundations: Strengthening cyber resilience and data strategy in preconstruction