Optus appoints two executive committee members to support continued business transformation

As Optus continues to transform and strengthen its digital credentials and leading customer-first approach, Chief Executive Officer Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has announced the appointment of two new executive committee members to her leadership team.

Michael Venter has been appointed Chief Financial Officer-Designate. Mr Venter will report to acting CFO, Mr Quah Kung Yang for a six-month transition period when he will assume the role of CFO Optus Consumer Australia - when Mr Quah’s secondment from Singtel concludes.

Commenting on the appointment, Ms Bayer Rosmarin said, “Michael brings more than 25 years of banking, insurance and finance experience across Australia and Asia, most recently as Chief Operating Officer at Colonial First State.”

“He has held several senior executive roles in banking throughout Australia, Hong Kong and South Africa; and has significant company director experience including two ASX-listed retail property trusts and onshore and offshore regulated entities.”

“Michael’s financial expertise will continue to further bolster the world-class experience of my executive leadership team.”

Ms Bayer Rosmarin also announced the appointment of Richard Webby as Managing Director of a newly formed business unit, Optus Digital.

“Richard will lead our digital strategy and execution across our customer touchpoints including our online channels, Optus website and our market leading My Optus App; in addition to our data, information and analytics functions.”

Richard joins Optus having most recently served as Director, Technology at Scentre Group. Prior to this role, Richard was Vice President, Guest Experience Technology and Chief Information Officer Disneyland, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.

“Richard brings significant experience developing and integrating customer-facing solutions across multiple digital platforms domestically and internationally and will play a key role in driving our Digital strategy across Optus.” 

Richard and Michael will join Optus on 1 March and 15 March respectively.

Michael Venter

Richard Webby

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