NBN Co names Ellie Sweeney as its subsequent CEO – Networking – Telco/ISP

NBN Co has appointed Vocus chief Ellie Sweeney as its new CEO, filling the position vacated by Stephen Rue in Could.

As a result of begin in December, Sweeney has spent the previous six years with Vocus, serving largely as its chief working officer after which as CEO from final 12 months.

She additionally spent greater than 14 years at Telstra, serving as each govt director of world enterprise companies and gross sales.

“My imaginative and prescient for our future is rooted within the conviction that by increasing and enhancing our digital infrastructure and know-how, we will drive significant change and make sure that all Australians can thrive,” Sweeney mentioned in a press release.

Sweeney’s predecessor Stephen Rue announced his move to Optus in May, with CFO Philip Knox holding the reins whereas the corporate recruited for a substitute.

Then, in July, NBN Co noticed its COO Kathrine Dyer exit the business after 13 years.

Sweeney will now be tasked with persevering with NBN Co’s ongoing program of shifting clients to fibre connections courtesy of its fibre-to-the-node and fibre-to-the-curb overbuild applications.

Her arrival additionally comes as NBN Co fast-tracks trade discussions about multi-gigabit companies, proposing three new 2Gbps products for home and business users within the fibre and HFC footprints.

In a press release, NBN Co mentioned Sweeney’s appointment got here at a “pivotal time” for the community operator.

“[Sweeney] brings a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of the telecommunications panorama and can proceed to ship on our ambition to make sure that houses and companies have entry to world-class broadband – empowering folks; delivering for purchasers, valued companions and stakeholders; and persevering with to foster the sturdy tradition of NBN,” the corporate’s chair Kate McKenzie mentioned.

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland, in the meantime, added that Sweeney’s “appointment comes at an necessary time for NBN Co, to maximise the advantages of the NBN for all Australians”.