TALi Digital (TD1) appoints William Hamilton as CEO and Managing Director
TALi Digital Limited (ASX: TD1) has appointed William Hamilton as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective 1 November 2026. Mr Hamilton moves from Non-Executive Director to executive leadership.
Dr David Brookes will transition from Executive Chair to Non-Executive Chair. The change reflects the appointment of a Managing Director and CEO and supports “the continued separation of executive management and Board oversight responsibilities”.
For investors, the move gives the company a dedicated chief executive and a clearer governance structure as Mr Hamilton describes “a new chapter” for TALi.
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Who is William Hamilton?
Mr Hamilton has over 14 years of experience spanning technology investing, private equity and corporate restructuring. His career highlights include:
- Previously Chief Commercial Officer and General Manager at DigitalX Limited
- Senior leadership roles at Animoca Brands and Trovio Group, where he established and managed institutional-grade digital asset investment strategies
- M&A and advisory experience at Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co. (ASX: SOL) and Ernst & Young
- Master of Business and Bachelor of Science, Flinders University
That commercial, M&A and investment background is relevant to a company working on a commercialisation pathway.
Board changes
As part of his transition, Mr Hamilton will step down as Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. George Rolleston has been appointed Chair of the committee, effective immediately.
Strategic priorities: Datasphere and YCDI!
Mr Hamilton outlined his priorities in commenting on his appointment.
William Hamilton
“I am excited to step into this role at an important time for TALi. The recent purchase of Datasphere is an opportunity to develop a unique and distinctive piece of in-memory computing IP, with an immediate priority being to build the team and structure for the commercialisation pathway…”
He framed the recent purchase of Datasphere as an opportunity to develop “a unique and distinctive piece of in-memory computing IP”. His immediate priority is building the team and structure for the commercialisation pathway.
The Datasphere acquisition was backed by a $3.3 million capital raise, with the transaction conditional on shareholder approval and the underlying Technion IP still sitting behind an option rather than a granted licence.
Mr Hamilton also said he will work with the YCDI! team to continue evolving the business towards “sustainable economic outcomes for the Company”.
Background on TALi
TALi is a digital health company focused on delivering diagnostic and therapeutic solutions to enhance attention and overall cognitive function. It built a patented platform technology targeting cognitive attention skills, incorporated into training modules (ReadyAttentionGo!).
In June 2025, TALi acquired You Can Do It! Education (YCDI!), a social-emotional learning program. YCDI! has reached over one million students, is aligned with the ACARA national curriculum, and provides evidence-based programs for children aged 3 to 18.
Leadership matters at a small-cap company at the point where its strategy is broadening. TALi’s focus now spans its patented platform, the YCDI! education business and the recent Datasphere purchase.
Key employment terms
The announcement disclosed Mr Hamilton’s employment terms under ASX Listing Rule 3.16.4.
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Position | Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director |
| Commencement | 1 November 2026 |
| Total Fixed Remuneration (TFR) | A$325,000 per annum plus statutory superannuation |
| Short-Term Incentive (STI) | Nil |
| Long-Term Incentive (LTI) | Initial LTI of 5,500,000 performance rights, subject to approval by shareholders at the 2026 AGM |
| Notice / Termination | Three months |
| Probation Period | Three months |
With no short-term incentive and an equity-based long-term incentive, a portion of the package is linked to the company’s equity rather than to short-term cash bonuses.
What happens next for TALi
Two events are stated in the announcement:
- 1 November 2026: Mr Hamilton commences as CEO and Managing Director, with a three-month probation period.
- 2026 AGM: Shareholders are to vote on the initial LTI of 5,500,000 performance rights.
Mr Hamilton has said his immediate priority is to build the team and structure for the commercialisation pathway.
The exclusive licence negotiation with TRDF is now running on a 45-day timetable with a 180-day long-stop, which makes team and structure decisions under the new CEO closely tied to whether the core IP is secured.
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