Optus strengthens Legal and Compliance leadership with new executive appointment

Optus today announced the appointment of Betty Ivanoff to the newly created role of Chief Legal Officer. Betty will join Optus on 29 September 2025, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Rue.

The Chief Legal Officer will lead a newly formed Legal and Compliance business unit that brings together legal, privacy, and compliance functions.

In this role Betty will lead an ongoing program of work to strengthen governance and compliance across the company, and in doing so build trust with customers, stakeholders, and partners.

With more than 25 years of experience across complex and highly regulated industries, including executive legal roles at Crown Resorts, Coca-Cola Amatil, and GrainCorp, Betty brings a strong track record in driving legal and compliance strategy through periods of transformation and strong regulation.

Optus CEO Stephen Rue said the appointment reflects Optus’ commitment to strengthening governance and accountability:

“It is essential that we embed the highest standards of legal, compliance, and privacy controls and rigour across our business. 

“Betty’s extensive leadership experience and proven expertise will help ensure we are consistently making the right decisions in support of our customers and strengthening trust with stakeholders and the broader community.”

“This key appointment demonstrates our determination to build a stronger Optus, one that is transparent, accountable, and focused on doing what’s right,” Mr Rue said.

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Kathy Lipari
Optus Corporate Affairs                            
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