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Rob Sewell

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Chief Information Officer at nbn® Australia
📍 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Rob Sewell is a technology executive with over 25 years of experience shaping the strategy for major telecommunications companies. He is accountable for the strategic direction of mobile and fixed networks, blending network and IT capabilities. Colleagues describe him as insightful, principled, and thorough. He holds Engineering and Science degrees from The University of Western Australia.

Originally from Australia, Rob has built an extensive international career with leadership roles in Australia, India, and Malaysia. This global experience has given him perspective on both challenger and leader market positions, shaping his strategic approach to technology and transformation in diverse environments.

Unique fact: His career uniquely spans IT and network domains, covering strategy, delivery, and operations roles across three different countries.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Priorities

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Converged Networks
He is responsible for the strategic direction of Maxis' mobile and fixed networks, aiming to establish the company as a leading converged solutions provider.
Digital Transformation
As the former Chief Digital & Transformation Officer at Maxis, he has direct experience guiding a major telco's digital and analytics ambitions.
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Career

Work history

2-2023
Chief Information Officer
nbn® Australia
12-2020 - 2-2023
Chief Technology Strategy Officer
Maxis
5-2019 - 12-2020
Chief Digital & Transformation Officer
Maxis
8-2018 - 5-2019
Head of Corporate Strategy
Maxis
7-2011 - 5-2018
Head of Technology Solutions
Aircel
In the press

Media appearances

Malaysia's Maxis to lose its chief technology strategy officer. Featured in iTnews Asia
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Maxis announces key management updates. Featured in Digital News Asia
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Education
1989 - 1993
BE & BSc
The University of Western Australia
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