Australian operator Telstra has appointed former board member Tim Chen as president and group MD of Telstra International Group to expand its footprint in Asia.
In the role, which he started yesterday, Chen will be tasked with significantly building the…
Australian operator Telstra has appointed former board member Tim Chen as president and group MD of Telstra International Group to expand its footprint in Asia.
In the role, which he started yesterday, Chen will be tasked with significantly building the Asian and trans-continental business for the telco.
The Taiwanese joins from the Beijing office of PE firm GL Capital Group where he was a partner.
He replaces Tarek Robbiati, who last month announced he would leave Telstra to become CEO of Australian financial services company Flexigroup.
“We know that having deep insights into the Asian environment across our leadership team is a strategic advantage as we look to strategically grow our regional interests, particularly in network applications and services and expanding with our pan-Asian customers,” said CEO David Thodey.
Chen has worked at Microsoft, Motorola and AT&T Bell Laboratories in the past.
“I have been impressed with the Telstra direction and leadership group and will seek to expand awareness and engagement with the Asian region on their behalf,” Chen said.
“We see benefits to pursue on behalf of Telstra shareholders while being prudent in the way in which we expand in any key or emerging Asian market.”
