OPTUS APPOINTS NEW STRATEGY AND MARKETING DIRECTOR OPTUS WHOLESALE

Optus announced today a key executive appointment within its Wholesale division with the appointment of Ben White as Director of Marketing and Strategy.

Ben White joined Optus in 2006 as the Director of Strategy and Corporate Development for Optus. In this role he was responsible for managing Optus’ overall strategy as well as major business development opportunities including mergers, acquisitions and key strategic partnerships. His work included leading the development of Optus’ plans to contribute to and capitalise on the emerging Australian digital economy.

Mr White has played a key role in Optus’ focus on the mobile business and integral to the company’s work related to the National Broadband Network, including leading Optus’ response to the Federal Government’s Request for Proposals on the NBN and its subsequent advocacy regarding the establishment of NBN Co.

Vicki Brady, Managing Director of Optus Wholesale and Satellite said, “I am delighted to welcome Ben as part of the senior leadership team for Optus Wholesale and Satellite.

“Ben brings strong leadership attributes to the role as well as wide exposure to our industry and customers, which will ensure Optus Wholesale’s continued success as we transition towards an NBN wholesale environment.

“Ben’s strategic telecommunications experience, including the last four years at Optus leading the Optus Corporate Strategy, Merger and Acquisition and Regulatory teams, and strong executive leadership track record made him an ideal candidate.

Prior to joining Optus, Mr White was a Senior Manager of Bain & Company, a global strategic management consulting firm, where he led engagements across a wide variety of industries in many parts of the world, including many years based in North America and Europe.

Mr White’s appointment is effective immediately.

Mr White graduated with an Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering from Sydney University.

Media contacts:
Simone Bergholcs
Optus Corporate Affairs
Tel: (02) 8082 7850