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David Thodey
Kohler: let’s hang up on old Telstra
Let’s face it, successive management teams have been transforming Telstra for 15 years, trying to get the organisation to put customers first and be more competitive, and all have failed.
Thodey’s tricky trek to rebuild Telstra
Telstra CEO David Thodey would like the public to believe that the record of his controversial predecessor Sol Trujillo was necessary for growth and expansion. Thodey’s performance so far has been positively received, but the market is struggling and shareholders are waiting for results, writes John Durie.
Fin misses point on Telstra pay freeze, exec pay hikes
Australian remuneration committees continue to make Orwell proud — for it very much still appears that some employees appear far more equal than others.
Thodey’s vision for a hand-held broadband video future
In Telstra chief David Thodey’s digital future, nearly everyone over the age of 10 has one or two devices for interacting with the internet. An enthusiastic CEO will help keep the investors interested — but for how long?
Tense times at Telstra
The collision between the massive uncertainties about its future and accelerating challenges within its own business appears to be creating tension and instability within Telstra, writes Stephen Bartholomeusz.
Telstra result: flick go the shares as sales drop across the board
The only thing Telstra management is any good at is sacking workers, since just about the only area where Telstra appeared to improve its bottom line was in labour costs, which fell by $185 million.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: Public servants get chakras aligned at taxpayer expense!
According to one tip-off today, a federal agency is the talk of the town after forking out $50,000 for a recent two night/three day sojourn at a luxury Southern Highlands resort for the entire staff.
Telstra consigns nowwearetalking to the memory hole
Telstra’s often-controversial corporate blog suddenly vanished yesterday afternoon. The conversation had simply moved on. Still, it was an interesting social media experiment, even if it failed to keep up with the times.
The Trujillo shambles that haunts Telstra
Former Telstra CEO Sol Trujillo’s departure with $9.06 million in his pocket was a final insult to long suffering shareholders. Why was he paid so much to deliver so little?
Telstra puts a lid on executive pay
At least it’s not British Airways where they’re asking staff to work for free. Telstra chief David Thodey has told around 280 execs that their pay will be frozen in place. Indefinitely.
Telstra’s fork in the road
New Telstra CEO David Thodey is facing an unenviable choice — enter the FTTH tent or continue to crunch the numbers on the nation’s existing copper network, says Alan Kohler.
Telstra changing of the guards: McGauchie out, Thodley in
In a move indicating that Telstra is keen to soothe relations with government and large shareholders, the well-regarded Catherine Livingstone will also become the new chairman of the company.
Telstra shares up as CEO replacement announced
In a weak market, Telstra added 0.9% to $3.26 after appointing Telstra insider David Thodey as CEO.
