Telstra CEO available 'on-demand' for Conroy

By Munir Kotadia on Oct 29, 2009 10:49 AM
Filed under Telco/ISP

Can't remember how many times they have met.

Telstra CEO David Thodey makes himself available to Communications minister Senator Conroy 'on-demand' for separation talks, he told media at the telco's investor's day in Sydney yesterday.

In this one minute clip, Thodey says he will "do whatever it takes" to come to a conclusion.

"I can't think of a higher priority for our shareholders and for the business going forward. As I have said to Senator Conroy, we want to do everything possible... to help get to a conclusion," he said.

When asked how many times he had met with the Senator, Thodey said he couldn't remember because it was so often.

"I meet with the Senator basically on-demand. I can't remember the number of times I have met with him. It is ongoing. It is very, very important to have an open, frank and honest dialogue because there are so many issues... we are enjoying working with the Senator, it's difficult issues, very important issues.

"And it is the same with the NBN," added Thodey.

Telstra CEO available 'on-demand' for Conroy

9 comments in this discussion

"@"Telstra" Syd Please refer to the P.S. in my previous post. luv Digger"

By Digger11

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Comments: 9

scan06disk Oct 29, 2009 11:01 AM	Where is the clip ?
scan06disk Oct 29, 2009 11:01 AM	NVM
nate.cochrane Oct 29, 2009 11:29 AM	Is this an example of "CaaS" - CEO as a Service?
BrettWinterford Oct 29, 2009 12:35 PM	ha!
Digger11 Oct 30, 2009 10:10 AM	That's extremely sad, especially if Telstra is getting into Conroy's head with the spin crap that they are very very good at brainwashing the uniformed with. My suggestion is that Forman from the CCC should attend all of these meetings to ensure they remain balanced. p.s. Telstra biased shareholders need not reply to this opinion as I have heard it all before from your type ad nauseum.
FLashy Nov 7, 2009 4:34 PM	If Telstra is forced to split by Mr Krudd's government, how then does the NBN company get it's free backhaul via Telstra's extensive Fibre network. Surely they can pay just like all other customers.
sydneyla Nov 13, 2009 12:45 PM	Agree Digger 11 and just to be sure Forman could bring along his wife Senator Lundy to demonstrate her Telstra bias.
Digger11 Nov 13, 2009 1:23 PM	@
Digger11 Nov 13, 2009 1:24 PM	@"Telstra" Syd Please refer to the P.S. in my previous post. luv Digger