Friday, May 8, 2009

Telstra appoints new chair and CEO in Australia

CANBERRA, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Australia telecommunications and media company Telstra Corporation announced on Friday to replace its two leaders, appointing current senior executive David Thodey as chief executive officer, and current board member Catherine Livingstone as chair.

"Our strategy remains unchanged, to continue to provide customers with world-class products and services," Telstra's group managing director of enterprise and government said in a statement.

According to the group managing director, Thodey's appointment will take effect when incumbent CEO Sol Trujillo leaves Telstra toreturn to the United States.

Livingstone will replace former National Farmers Federation boss Don McGauchie, effective immediately.

Telstra Corporation Ltd is an Australian telecommunications and media company, formerly owned by the Australian government.

Telstra is the largest provider of both local and long distance telephone services, mobile services, dialup, wireless, DSL and cable internet access in Australia.

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