Fred van der Tang

CEO, PaidRight
Fred van der Tang is CEO of PaidRight, a leading Australian regtech company helping large employers ensure payroll compliance at scale.
He recently led the successful sale of PaidRight to wrkr, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey.
Fred brings experience across the full business lifecycle – from startups to global enterprises.
Prior to PaidRight, he helped scale Zembl into a high-growth data business, and earlier held executive roles in global organisations, building a strong foundation in strategy, product, and commercial leadership.
At PaidRight, he has overseen the development and Go-to-market of a platform that analyses complex payroll data to proactively identify risk and ensure employees are paid correctly.
As a judge, Fred is particularly interested in technology businesses that combine strong technical foundations with clear market need, scalability, and the potential to deliver meaningful economic and social impact
