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Vicki Brady, CEO of Telstra

Who is the CEO of Telstra in 2026?

Vicki Brady is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Telstra. Vicki has held the CEO seat since September 2022, and was previously Managing Director, Marketing & Product at Optus.

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
4 years
CEO since September 2022
Years at company
10 years
Joined Telstra June 2016
Career span
14 years
First recorded role April 2012
Summary
  • Vicki Brady rose through Telstra: Group Managing Director, Consumer from June 2016, then Chief Financial Officer and Group Executive, Strategy & Finance from July 2019, before taking the CEO seat in September 2022.
  • Vicki Brady was Managing Director, Customer at Optus from April 2012 to March 2015.
  • Vicki Brady holds a master’s Degree from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from The Australian National University, and studied at Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Current company

Telstra

Telstra is an Australian telecommunications company.

telecommunications industryHeadquartered in MelbourneFounded 1975Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange

Source: Wikidata

Career and education

Vicki Brady joined Telstra in June 2016 and has been CEO since September 2022. Before Telstra, Vicki was Managing Director, Marketing & Product at Optus from April 2015 until June 2016.

Career

  1. Telstra2016 to present
    • Chief Executive OfficerSeptember 2022 to present
    • Chief Financial Officer and Group Executive, Strategy & FinanceJuly 2019 to August 2022
    • Group Executive, Consumer & Small BusinessSeptember 2017 to September 2018
    • Group Managing Director, ConsumerJune 2016 to August 2017
  2. Optus2012 to 2016
    • Managing Director, Marketing & ProductApril 2015 to June 2016
    • Managing Director, CustomerApril 2012 to March 2015

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, Chartered Accountant, AccountingAustralian Institute of Company Directors, GAICD, Company Directors CourseStanford University Graduate School of Business, Master’s DegreeThe Australian National University, Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)Source

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Narelle Devine CSMGlobal Chief Information Security Officer · AUS@telstra.com.au
Sanjay NayakExecutive Director (SVP), Fixed Engineering · USA@telstra.com.au
Mark StrachanChief Product Officer, Telstra Broadcast Services · AUS@telstra.com.au
Vivian WilliamManaging Director · IND@telstra.com.au
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Leadership team at Telstra

Vicki Brady leads a leadership team of 9 published executives.

Most senior 5 of 9

NameTitleIn seat since
Vicki BradyChief Executive Officer and Managing DirectorSeptember 2022
Michael AcklandChief Financial Officer & Group Executive, Strategy & FinanceNot stated
Steven WorrallCEO, Telstra Digital InfrastructureNot stated
Lyndall StoylesGroup General Counsel and Group Executive, Corporate Affairs, Risk and LegalNot stated
Brad WhitcombGroup Executive, Telstra ConsumerNot stated

Sources: Telstra leadership team page

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of Telstra?

Vicki Brady is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Telstra. Vicki has held the CEO seat since September 2022, and was previously Managing Director, Marketing & Product at Optus.

When did Vicki Brady become CEO of Telstra?

Vicki Brady has been CEO of Telstra since September 2022, according to LinkedIn profile.

What did Vicki Brady do before Telstra?

Vicki Brady was Managing Director, Marketing & Product at Optus from April 2015 until June 2016, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Vicki Brady been CEO of Telstra?

Vicki Brady has been CEO of Telstra for 4 years, since September 2022.

Who else leads Telstra?

Michael Ackland (Chief Financial Officer & Group Executive, Strategy & Finance), Steven Worrall (CEO, Telstra Digital Infrastructure), Lyndall Stoyles (Group General Counsel and Group Executive, Corporate Affairs, Risk and Legal), Brad Whitcomb (Group Executive, Telstra Consumer), and 4 more. Source: Telstra leadership team page.

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Methodology

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Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, Telstra. Last verified: September 24, 2026.