Jenny Barbour, the visionary founder and director of Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment, is renowned for her creative methodologies and unparalleled success in the IT recruitment industry. Her innovative approaches have positioned the company as a leader, attracting top talent and securing global ‘Sole Supplier’ contracts with multinational corporations.
“The Complex nature of IT resourcing prevents simple solutions, so unique approaches are required”
In 1997, Jenny co-founded the Women are IT (WIT) network with the vision to create an organisational framework upon which women in IT could extend their network and expand their knowledge in an environment that encourages open conversation and debate. She is also a founding board member of AWISE (Australian Women in IT and Science Entity) and a founding board member of the Victorian ICT for Women.
“IT recruitment is all about focus and synergy – bringing together a diverse group of high calibre experts creates an excellent outcome”
With over 30 years of experience in IT resource management, resource solutions, and recruitment, Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment’s journey began in 1998 out of a deep-seated passion to address critical market challenges, particularly the high stakes of human capital decisions in IT.
Jenny’s achievements extend beyond business success; in April 2008, she was honoured with the Shilling Wall Tribute Certificate at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre, recognising her inspiring contributions to the community. This prestigious acknowledgment celebrates women who have made significant impacts and supports initiatives breaking barriers and empowering women to reach their full potential.
A dynamic and sought-after keynote speaker in IT and education sectors, Jenny Barbour passionately shares her entrepreneurial journey and encourages young women to pursue careers in technology. Her compelling presentations resonate with audiences, inspiring future generations to embrace innovation and leadership in IT.
Jenny Barbour continues to shape the future of IT recruitment with her unwavering commitment to excellence, empowerment, and fostering diverse talent in the industry.