David Thodey | |
|---|---|
 Thodey in February 2012 | |
| 19th Chancellor of the University of Sydney | |
| Assumed office 7 February 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Belinda Hutchinson |
| Chairman of the CSIRO | |
| In office 15 October 2015 – 14 October 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Simon McKeon |
| Succeeded by | Kathryn Fagg |
| Chief Executive of Telstra | |
| In office 15 May 2009 – April 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Solomon Trujillo |
| Succeeded by | Andy Penn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Ingle Thodey 14 May 1954 Perth, Western Australia |
| Alma mater | Victoria University of Wellington Northwestern University |
David Ingle Thodey (born 14 May 1954[1]) is an Australian businessman who is a former chief executive officer of Telstra[2] and current chairman of accounting software company Xero. He became chancellor of the University of Sydney in July 2024.[3]
- ^ Kruger, Colin (16 October 2010). "Dial T for Thodey". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
- ^ "Telstra wants fresh start". The Weekend Advertiser. 9 May 2009. p. 9.
- ^ White, Daniella (11 March 2024). "Sydney Uni rings in changes with ex-telco boss as chancellor". Sydney Morning Herald. p. 5.