Macquarie Technology appoints Kate Vidgen to board

Macquarie Technology Group has appointed Kate Vidgen as an independent non-executive director. The appointment is expected to take effect after the company releases its FY26 half-year results.

The addition brings finance and capital markets expertise, with experience across energy, mining and infrastructure, as Macquarie Technology continues to expand its data centre, cloud, cyber security and telecoms operations in Australia.

Vidgen has more than 30 years of experience across executive and board roles, including 26 years in executive positions at Macquarie Group. Her career has spanned multiple sectors, with a focus on energy and large-scale assets.

Her board experience includes listed companies, private and institutional equity-backed businesses, government bodies and not-for-profit organisations. Previous roles include non-executive director at Aurizon, chair of Quadrant Energy, member of the Clean Energy Regulator, and national board member of Chief Executive Women.

Vidgen currently serves on the board of Bond University and works as an operating partner at Macquarie Asset Management.

The appointment follows the departure of Adelle Howse, with Vidgen set to fill the vacancy.

Chairman Peter James said the appointment comes at a key point in the company's development.

"On behalf of the Board of Macquarie Technology, I'm delighted that Kate will join the Board later this month. Kate fills the vacancy left by long-standing director Adelle Howse and will bring significant relevant skills to our Board at such an important time in the Company's growth," said James.

Macquarie Technology operates across data centres, cloud, cyber security and telecoms services, selling primarily to mid-sized and large businesses and government customers. The company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker MAQ.

Across Australia's technology and infrastructure sectors, boards have increasingly sought directors with experience in capital allocation, project development and risk oversight. The mix has become more common as operators weigh expansion funding and long-lived asset decisions alongside security, resilience and regulatory requirements.

Vidgen said her background in energy, development and capital markets would be relevant to the role.

"I'm looking forward to working with Macquarie Technology and to assist with its clear growth trajectory," she said.

"The company's strong track record as a technology partner as well as its diversified operating businesses and development pipeline provide strong building blocks to support this growth. I look forward to bringing both my Australian and offshore experience in energy, development, and capital markets to help manage risk, opportunities and optimise the sourcing and allocation of capital," Vidgen said.

The company expects to add Vidgen to the board after releasing its half-year results, with her start anticipated later this month.