Michael is the Executive Director for Network and Technology at Telstra, a role he commenced in May 2008. Network and Technology provide the planning, architecture, design and engineering capability for Telstra. Michael has been actively involved in Telstra’s transformation activities and is now looking at how Telstra can maximise the benefits from the transformation program. Prior to this Michael was the Executive Director Network Services a role he undertook for five years. His responsibilities covered the operations and maintenance of Telstra’s networks for mobiles, fixed networks, broadband, satellite, transmission network infrastructure and managed services. In November 2007 he won the CEO award for Executive of the year.

Prior to his current role Michael has held a range of portfolios in Telstra in areas such as construction, planning, engineering, enterprise customer unit and service. This has provided him with an excellent platform for the role which he currently undertakes. Michael has also worked with vendors overseas and has had the opportunity to work in two US service providers.

In addition to his Telstra responsibilities Michael also holds two other positions external to Telstra.

Director of the Telemanagement Forum. This forum is a global industry body that that works with suppliers and service providers in setting the strategic direction and standards for the industry. In addition to his role as director Michael also chairs the operator committee which comprised 23 of the top service providers globally.

Director on the board of 3G Infrastructure Sharing (3GIS), a company that provides shared 3G radio infrastructure to both Telstra and Hutchison in Australia. 

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