Ming Long appointed non-executive director of Telstra board

Telstra has appointed Ming Long as a non-executive director of its board and will begin her tenure on January 1, 2023.

Long is an experienced director with over a decade of board experience in areas including real estate, infrastructure, funds and investment management and financial services.

She also brings a wealth of experience in sustainability and diversity.

She is currently a non-executive director of IFM Investors, QBE Insurance (Auspac), Committee for Economic Development in Australia (CEDA) and chair of the Diversity Council of Australia. She was also previously chair of AMP Capital Funds Management Limited.

Vicki Brady, CEO at Telstra said in a LinkedIn post on Long’s appointment, “Very pleased to welcome Ming Long AM to the Telstra Board as a non-executive Director.

“She has outstanding experience in sustainability and diversity, and a passion for creating better economic, social, and environmental outcomes for Australia. Her values are well-aligned with our own at Telstra, and I’m looking forward to doing great things together.”

Long has played an influential role in industry leadership in Australia and is on the steering committee for the Australian Institute of Company Directors Climate Governance Initiative and is a member of the ASIC Corporate Governance Consultative Panel.

In 2020, she was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service to the financial and real estate sectors, and to diversity and inclusion.

John Mullen, board chairman, Telstra said he was delighted to welcome to the board a director with a diverse career adept at leading through challenging and uncertain economic environments.

“Ming has broad experience bringing a unique blend of financial, commercial, leadership skills and a deep understanding of corporate governance and stakeholder management,” he said.

“She has held senior executive and leadership positions in listed and private equity-owned organisations leading complex multi-year strategies to transform companies, as well as experience in corporate restructuring. Ming is passionate about helping Australia drive better economic, social and environmental outcomes and I am particularly pleased to have someone with Ming’s dedication to sustainability and diversity joining our board."

Mullen said Ming will add significant depth to its board, "And with her appointment, our board has 37 percent female representation and deeper cultural diversity, which is incredibly important and aligned to Telstra’s diversity values.”

Long will stand for election at the Telstra Annual General Meeting in October next year.