Optus announces new CEO

Nathan Jolly

May 6, 2024 8:58

Optus has appointed current NBN chief Stephen Rue as its new CEO, with effect from November.

As chief of the National Broadband Network, Rue is currently the highest-paid public servant in the country – earning over $3 million, including short-term bonuses, during the last financial year. He joined the NBN as CFO in 2014, before becoming CEO in 2018.

Optus Chairman Paul O’Sullivan said, “Stephen was chosen after a rigorous process that involved a slate of high-quality candidates.

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Nathan Jolly

Nathan Jolly is the Features Editor at Mumbrella. He joined the team in July, 2023.

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1 COMMENTS

Ron Fuller 7 May 24

I was of the view the NBN was a complete disaster, I hope I’ve been ill-informed &/or
Wrong as my phone plan is covered under
the Optus Ariel.
Wishing Paul all the Best in his new appointment.
I’m thinking this appointment will be a High Paying Position as l’m sure the NBN
was.
No pressure to perform Paul.

Kind Regards..

Ron Fuller..

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