Daniel McCormick is the Chief Executive Officer of Industry Capability Network Northern Territory (ICN NT), where he leads the organisation’s strategic direction and work to maximise the participation of local businesses - large and small - in the development of the Northern Territory.

Since joining ICN NT in 2016, Daniel has progressed through roles in industry advisory, business development, commercial management and organisational leadership. He has also worked as a Policy Adviser to the Northern Territory Deputy Chief Minister and serves as a Non-Executive Director of Developing East Arnhem Limited and member of the Chief Minister’s Defence Industry Council. His experience in major project facilitation, local industry participation, supply-chain mapping and public policy has supported the development of procurement intelligence and capability-mapping tools across the resources, energy, defence, maritime, infrastructure and construction sectors.

Daniel is motivated by building resilient regional supply chains and ensuring major investment delivers lasting economic benefits for Territory businesses and communities.

Alex Coughlan is the Commercial Engagement Manager at ICN NT, responsible for growing and delivering the organisation’s commercial consulting and advisory services. She works across government, large scale developments and industry to deliver projects, studies and advice that respond to the Northern Territory’s needs. 

Alex brings extensive experience across government and not-for-profit organisations in Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria and the Northern Territory. Her background includes investment attraction and facilitation, local content, workforce development, business development and major project support. Having lived and worked throughout regional Australia, she understands the opportunities and pressures large scale developments can create. Her experience spans the full project lifecycle, from approvals and social-benefit initiatives to navigating competing commercial and land-use interests, including workforce capacity and housing pressures. 

Alex is motivated by creating fairer access to opportunity and helping communities and local businesses benefit from major investments.

Qualifications and Certifications: 
Australian Certified Economic Developer (ACEcD) – EDA
Certificate of Engagement – AIP2/Engagement Institute
MA Politics (Research)
 

Penny Frost is the Operations Manager at ICN NT, responsible for leading the organisation’s corporate operations across finance, governance and compliance, people and culture, and business systems. She works closely with the leadership team to ensure these functions support ICN NT’s strategic and commercial objectives.

Penny’s career has primarily spanned the not-for-profit health and education sectors, complemented by experience in large-scale commercial agriculture. Born and raised in the Territory, Penny has strong roots in the broader community and is motivated by contributing to work that creates lasting benefits for the Northern Territory. She also values supporting a capable, collaborative team to do meaningful work and achieve strong outcomes.

Qualifications and Certifications:
Bachelor of Health Science 
Graduate Certificate in Accounting
 

Emma Hudson is the Executive Assistant and Office Coordinator at ICN NT, supporting the CEO and broader organisation across executive administration, governance, office operations and internal business processes.

Prior to joining ICN NT, Emma worked across technology and service-based organisations, where she coordinated cross-functional teams, managed projects and product delivery, developed operational systems and led process improvement initiatives. Emma has also managed customer operations teams and worked in legal administration, executive assistance, project coordination and public relations.

Emma is motivated by making things work better – creating practical systems, bringing structure to complex work and supporting people to do their jobs effectively. She enjoys finding opportunities to improve the way an organisation operates and values being part of a collaborative team contributing to the growth and capability of the Northern Territory.

Qualifications and Certifications:
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Law) 
Certification in Project Management 
Certification in Public Relations 

Mauricio Romero is the Data & Systems Intelligence Manager at ICN NT, responsible for leading the development and governance of data, systems and analytics that support strategic decision-making and operational delivery. He works closely with the Northern Territory Government, project owners and internal ICN NT teams, providing reliable, evidence-based insights that inform policy, investment and procurement decisions.  
Mauricio is motivated by creating accessible data tools for users of all skill levels and helping shift conversations from perception to proven, data-driven understanding of the Northern Territory.

Tim Sherry is the Industry Engagement Manager at ICN NT, where he coordinates industry engagement activities and works closely with major project proponents, government, industry partners and Territory businesses to support local participation.

During his career at ICN NT, Tim has developed experience in supplier engagement, work package coordination, capability mapping, industry workshops and major project supply chains. He facilitates meetings, workshops and site visits, and helps project proponents identify capable local suppliers and potential supply-chain gaps.

Having grown up and built his career in the Northern Territory, Tim is motivated by helping local businesses gain greater visibility with major projects and have a fair opportunity to compete. He particularly values seeing Territory businesses supported or introduced by ICN NT go on to secure meaningful project work and contribute to the Territory’s economic development.

Qualifications and certifications
Diploma of Business
Diploma of Leadership and Management
Diploma of Project Management
 

Samuel Chew is a Data and AI Engineer at ICN NT, responsible for developing data pipelines and AI applications that support the organisation’s operations and decision-making. His work spans data engineering, automation, cloud technologies and applied artificial intelligence.

Samuel brings a background in data and software engineering, with experience building automated data workflows, cloud-based data platforms and AI-powered applications. Alongside his professional work, Samuel has undertaken small website development projects, providing him with broader experience in software and web development. His preferred programming languages include Python for data science and machine learning, and Javascript-based frameworks for frontend development.

Samuel is motivated by solving complex technical problems and using data and emerging technologies to create practical, efficient solutions that deliver real business value.

Qualifications and Certifications:
Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Data Science
 

Ione Coe is a Senior Industry Engagement Officer at ICN NT, working with project proponents, government and industry to identify procurement opportunities and support local industry participation. Her role includes coordinating work packages, assessing local capability, mapping supply chains and helping Territory businesses position themselves for major project opportunities.

Ione brings more than 15 years’ experience with a major Defence prime in the maritime sector. Her background spans contract and security administration, trade workforce coordination and resource planning across Defence and commercial projects in complex, highly regulated environments. Since joining ICN NT, she has developed strong knowledge of the Northern Territory supplier market and works with businesses to understand their capabilities, while providing project owners and procurement teams with supplier identification, market intelligence and capability-mapping support.

Ione is motivated by seeing positive outcomes for Territory businesses and helping capable local suppliers gain greater visibility and access to contract opportunities.

Qualifications and Certifications
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Certificate IV in Business
Diploma, Bookkeeping and Finance

Anu George is a Data Analyst at ICN NT, responsible for delivering data, reporting and insights that support informed decision-making across projects and programs. She works with internal teams and stakeholders to turn complex data into clear and practical insights.

Anu has a background in data analysis and previously worked as a Data Analyst in India before moving to Australia. She has since gained experience across a range of industries while completing her postgraduate studies. Her experience includes data analysis, reporting, data visualisation and process improvement, using tools including SQL, Python, and Power BI.

Anu is motivated by learning, developing her technical skills, and finding practical ways to use data to improve reporting and support the wider team.

Qualifications and Certifications:
Master of Data Science 
Bachelor of Mathematics 
 

Rafay Khan is an Industry Engagement Officer at ICN NT, where he works closely with Territory businesses, major project proponents, government agencies and industry stakeholders to support local industry participation and connect businesses with opportunities.

During his time at ICN NT, Rafay has worked across supplier engagement, industry capability assessment, major project supply chains and procurement activities, helping identify and connect capable Territory businesses with project opportunities.

Before joining ICN NT, Rafay built his career across business development, marketing, communications and industry engagement, with experience in manufacturing, local government and international education. Rafay enjoys meeting Territory businesses, learning about their capabilities and helping them build connections and access opportunities across major projects.

Qualifications and Certifications:
Bachelor of Business 
International Diploma Certificate – Business
International Foundation Certificate

Anna Masci is the Communications & Marketing Coordinator at ICN NT, responsible for coordinating the organisation’s communications and marketing activities. She creates content across ICN NT’s digital channels, publications, events and promotional materials to showcase its services, projects and impact across the Northern Territory.

Anna brings nearly two decades of communications and marketing experience across government and the community services sector. Before joining ICN NT, she led national communications and marketing teams and delivered brand, media, digital, stakeholder engagement and storytelling initiatives. Her experience translating complex information for diverse audiences, building strong partnerships and managing strategic projects supports ICN NT to communicate its work clearly and connect effectively with industry.

Anna is motivated by creating positive change, championing local businesses and contributing to a growing local economy.

Qualifications and certifications: 
Bachelor of Communications
Diploma of Management
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Thomas Motlop is the Projects Lead at ICN NT, connecting local businesses with contract opportunities on major projects across the Northern Territory.

Thomas brings more than 10 years of experience in construction across residential, commercial, government, Defence and remote community projects. He began his career as a carpenter before moving into site and project management, construction consulting and business development. 

His work has included managing remote housing projects, supporting commercial builders with planning and pricing, and developing facility services across the Territory.

As a Territorian, Thomas is motivated by helping local businesses access work and ensuring Territory communities benefit from major projects.

Qualifications and certifications:
Certificate III in Carpentry
Certificate in Retail Operations
Certificate II in Business
 

As the Senior Data Analyst at ICN NT Diana Salazar uses data analytics and business intelligence to transform complex industry, procurement and business data into practical insights. She develops data models, automates reporting and produces interactive Power BI solutions that support decision-making, data quality and understanding of industry capability across the Northern Territory.

Diana brings more than a decade of experience across economic research, public policy, financial intelligence and government analytics in Australia and Colombia. Before joining ICN NT, she worked in the healthcare sector on risk and fraud analysis, strategic financial intelligence, anti-money-laundering initiatives, public-sector performance reporting, and economic and regional development research.

Diana is motivated by using data and technology to make complex information accessible, strengthen evidence-based decision-making and create meaningful economic and community outcomes.

Qualifications and Certifications:
Master of Economics
Bachelor of Economics
Foundations of Data Science
Digitalisation & Big Data Analysis

Dr Rebecca Yee is the Industry Development Lead at ICN NT, responsible for supporting major project procurement and strengthening the capability and readiness of Northern Territory businesses and supply chains. She works with project proponents, government and industry to identify suppliers, map supply chains and deliver programs that help Territory businesses understand procurement requirements and future opportunities.

Rebecca is a process engineer with more than 15 years’ experience and a PhD in Chemical Engineering. Her career spans biodiesel, biogas, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol and hybrid power systems for remote communities. She co-founded Biofuel Innovations, developed a 2,000-litre biodiesel pilot plant using waste cooking oil, worked as a Research Fellow with the Future Fuels CRC, and spent five years with GPA Engineering in the Northern Territory.

Rebecca is motivated by building a climate-resilient, sustainable economy where industrial growth is underpinned by sound science, responsible management and a capable local workforce.

Qualifications and Certifications:
PhD Chemical Engineering
Graduate Cert in Commercialising Research
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering/Bachelor of Science