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. Under his leadership, the Xero board signed off on overhiring practices, much like the rest of the industry, which led to massive layoffs at 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.