Our leadership team

Group Executive, Global Networks and Technology

As Group Executive of Global Networks and Technology, Shailin Sehgal is responsible for ensuring Telstra remains at the forefront of enhancing its network resilience and technology and expanding its network leadership. This includes Telstra's cyber security capabilities, private and public cloud infrastructure, identifying and deploying new technology, such as those related to 5G and Edge Compute, and delivering network automation and orchestration capabilities to provide exceptional experiences for customers. 

Shailin joined Telstra in June 2019 to lead Network Applications and Cloud where he introduced innovative fixed and wireless technology, as well as cloud-hosted products and managed services, including security services, across customer segments. He has more than 30 years of global experience across senior telecommunications networks, products and operations in senior roles. 

Prior to Telstra, Shailin was Executive Vice President of R&D at US-based Mavenir Systems, Senior Vice President – Product Architecture and Solutions Engineering at Reliance Jio (RIL Company) in India; and Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Multimedia at US-based GENBAND Inc. 

Shailin holds a Masters of Computer Science from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a BE (Hons) in Electronics Engineering from Nagpur University, India.

Group Executive, Telstra Enterprise

As Group Executive for Telstra's Enterprise business, Oliver Camplin-Warner and his team partner with Australian industry and governments to deliver technology-fuelled, human-centred solutions – all powered by Telstra's leading networks and technology, global partnerships and deep technical expertise.

He brings two decades of experience in telecommunications and technology in Australia, Asia and the United Kingdom, where he was born and raised.

In his 12 years at Telstra Oliver has held several leadership positions, most recently as Head of Telstra Purple, Telstra's technology service business.

Previously he spent five years as CEO of Telstra International, responsible for Wholesale and Enterprise sales and service, which grew to represent 10% of Telstra's overall EBITDA under his leadership.

Oliver led the successful acquisition of Digicel Pacific and transition into the Team's International family – growing Telstra's international team to 3,300 people in 31 countries.

He first joined Telstra as a Director in Operations where he led Telstra's technicians across Australia and had responsibility for over 2,000 Field Professionals, 500 contact centre agents as well as 30 Business Development Professionals. 

Prior to joining Telstra, Oliver spent over a decade at IBM where he held senior management positions, including Head of Financial Markets.

Oliver is a proud father of two young children, and together with his wife Alisa is the co-founder of the Finnan's Gift.

The charity was set up in memory of their late son Finnan and raises awareness and much needed funds for congenital heart disease. To-date Finnan's Gift has donated over $3.5 million to The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

MScM (Stanford GSB), B.Com (ANU), CA

Vicki Brady became the CEO and Managing Director of Telstra, Australia's largest telecommunications company, on 1 September, 2022. She leads T25, Telstra's strategy for sustainable growth which is designed to: 

• create exceptional customer experiences you can count on; 
• lead network and technology solutions that deliver your future; 
• deliver sustained growth and value for shareholders; and
• create the place you want to work.

Vicki joined Telstra in 2016 and was most recently Chief Financial Officer and Strategy & Finance Group Executive. In this role, Vicki guided the company’s financial performance and reporting, led the development of and progress against its corporate strategy, and oversaw its risk and internal audit capabilities, with the aim of delivering shareholder value over the long term. 

Before this, Vicki was head of Telstra’s Consumer & Small Business function. In this role she led a business unit with $14.6 billion of income and was one of the architects of the T22 strategy. She has also held roles as Group Managing Director, Sales & Service and Group Managing Director, Consumer. Before working at Telstra, Vicki gained extensive executive leadership experience in telecommunications and services companies in Australia and internationally, working for organisations including Optus, SingTel and KPMG. 

Vicki has a Bachelor of Commerce from the Australian National University and a Master of Science in Management from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. She is a member of the Groupe Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA) board; Patron, on behalf of Telstra, of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA); a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants ANZ and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

When she is not working, Vicki enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters at home in Sydney. 

As Chief Financial Officer and Strategy & Finance Group Executive, Michael Ackland guides the company’s financial performance and reporting, leads the development of and progress against its corporate strategy, and oversees its internal audit capabilities, with the aim of delivering shareholder value over the long term. Michael is also responsible for the Telstra Health business and is chairman of the Telstra Health board.

Previously, Michael was Telstra’s Group Executive, Consumer & Small Business, which saw him lead the team responsible for creating and delivering the best experiences possible for consumers and small business customers, through radically simplifying Telstra’s products and services. 

Prior to this, Michael was Telstra’s Executive, Sales and Service, where he led Telstra’s Consumer & Small Business sales and service channels, including Global Contact Centres (GCC), Telstra Country Wide (TCW) and Telstra Digital. He joined Telstra in 2016 as Executive Director of Telstra Country Wide, and was responsible for over 350 retail stores and over 16,000 partners nationally.  

Michael joined Telstra from GE, where he held the role of CEO GE Healthcare, Australia and New Zealand. At GE, Michael held various executive leadership roles across GE’s Australia and New Zealand business, including financial services, corporate and healthcare divisions. Prior to GE, Michael was Principal at the Boston Consulting Group, where he worked for eight years.  

Michael holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Melbourne.

Group Executive, People, Culture and Communications

PhD Psychology, BSc (hons) (UNSW)

Kathryn van der Merwe (Kath) joined Telstra in July 2023 as the Group Executive of People, Culture and Communications. Kath is a highly regarded people and transformation leader with a track record of strengthening organisational culture and capability. 

In her role with Telstra, she is responsible for supporting our people to deliver great outcomes for our customers through building the capabilities and culture required to deliver on our ambitious T25 strategy. 

Before joining Telstra, Kath led the Talent and Culture function at ANZ which delivered the bank's core people-related initiatives to empower ANZ’s strategy and organisational culture, and managed the operation of their Global Service Centres.

During this time, Kath spearheaded the bank's purpose-led transformation, creating a solid foundation for culture and values and embedding new ways of leading. This included strengthening governance, implementing a new enterprise-wide performance, remuneration and recognition framework, and improving the bank's digital and data capabilities. 

Prior to joining ANZ in 2021, Kath, as the Results Delivery Expert Vice President at Bain & Company, helped build the Results Delivery practice focused on transformational organisational design and change management and successfully led a number of client engagements across Asia Pacific. 

Kath holds a Doctorate in Psychology and Bachelor of Science with first-class honours from University of New South Wales. She is based in Melbourne. 

Group Executive, Telstra Business

Amanda has more than 20 years experience in the telecommunications industry gained through senior roles leading service, customer and product teams for globally recognised telecommunications brands.

As Telstra's Group Executive, Telstra Business, Amanda leads a team of experts responsible for providing the right connectivity, technology and digitisation solutions to support innovation and growth for Australia's small and medium sized businesses.  

Prior to leading Telstra Business, Amanda was Telstra Retail & Regional Executive where she was accountable for building Telstra into a world class retailer, delivering growth in Telstra's Small Business Technology Centres and supporting customers and stakeholders in regional Australia. 

Since joining Telstra, she has also managed Telstra's 9 million consumer customers who collectively generated more than AUD$11 billion in annual revenues and led teams responsible for creating brilliant customer experiences by building simplified products and seamless digital journeys.

Amanda has a Bachelor of Commerce/LLB from the University of New South Wales. She lives in Sydney with her family and is a keen bushwalker and sports fan.