Biography at time of election
An outstanding leader for over 30 years in International Telecommunications & Advanced ICT products and services, playing a major role in the technical and commercial evolution of OTC and Telstra, particularly in leading the team that created and introduced Telstra Big Pond; in leading the creation and commercial success of Appen Pty Ltd, an Australian company that has become a global leader in speech and language technology, and won Australian and NSW Exporter of the Year awards; as a distinguished Australian representative on important International bodies, including Intelsat and the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation; and as Chairman and President of the Pacific Telecommunications Council.