Airtasker, the Australia-based B2C talent platform, announced the appointment of Cass O'Connor as the new Chair of its Board, effective 1 July 2023.

O’Connor will replace James Spenceley, who is retiring from the Airtasker Board at the end of FY23 to focus on his humanitarian efforts.

O’Connor has extensive experience in strategy, technology, and digital media holding a number of board and executive positions in Australian technology companies.

She is an experienced ASX chair and non-executive director. She is also currently the Chair of NextEd Group, one of Australia’s fastest growing, quality private tertiary education businesses and was previously Chair of ASX-listed Prime Media Group where she managed a successful exit to Seven West Media. She is also the Chair of a number of venture-backed technology companies including brand influencer marketplace Tribe.

Prior to this, O’Connor was General Manager of OzEmail and Executive Director of Ecorp, which launched eBay in Australia.

"We are thrilled to welcome Cass to the Airtasker Board as our new Chair!" said Airtasker Founder and CEO, Tim Fung. "Cass has a super impressive track record and her extensive experience in the media industry will be a major asset as we explore creative ways to turbocharge our global expansion and replicate the growth we’ve achieved so far in Australia. We’re all looking forward to working with Cass to deliver on the Airtasker mission - to empower people to realise the full value of their skills."

O’Connor said, “"I am delighted to be joining Airtasker at this exciting time. The company has established a solid position in the flexible work economy in Australia, is poised to replicate its success internationally and has a terrific brand and values set. Importantly, Tim, his executive team, the directors and key backers are recognised and accomplished leaders. I am really looking forward to contributing to Airtakser’s growth trajectory."

Outgoing Chair Spenceley added, "With Airtasker’s recently announced cost reduction program and targeting cashflow positivity for FY24, coupled with its strong balance sheet, this is an appropriate time to transition to a new chair allowing me additional time to focus on my short-term humanitarian works.”