Gladys Berejiklian appointed to senior executive role at Optus despite ongoing Icac investigation

The telco Optus has appointed the previous New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian, who's underneath investigation by the state’s corruption watchdog, to a senior government position.

In a press release, the Singapore-owned firm stated Berejiklian had been appointed to the newly created position of managing director, enterprise, enterprise and institutional.

Berejiklian resigned as premier in October after the NSW Unbiased Fee Towards Corruption introduced it was investigating whether or not she broke the legislation by failing to report issues that she “suspected on cheap grounds involved or might concern corrupt conduct” by her ex-lover, the previous Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire.

She has persistently denied performing improperly throughout her relationship with Maguire, saying when she resigned: “I state categorically that I've at all times acted with the very best degree of integrity.”

Berejiklian stated on Friday she was “excited and proud to hitch an organisation that impacts the lives of thousands and thousands of Australians every single day and prides itself in offering excellent customer support”.

“I sit up for working with Kelly [Bayer Rosmarin, the Optus chief executive] and the chief workforce of Optus who're offering inspiring and revolutionary management within the telco sector.”

In a press release, Optus stated the previous premier’s job on the firm was to “carry its deal with unlocking a better share of the multi-billion-dollar enterprise, enterprise, and institutional markets”.

Bayer Rosmarin stated Berejiklian could be a “game-changer” for the corporate.

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“Gladys is a confirmed chief who demonstrated her famend power, management, self-discipline, and composure in efficiently guiding Australia’s largest state by means of one of many greatest challenges in its historical past whereas incomes the help and gratitude of the neighborhood for her tireless contribution,” she stated.

“She additionally builds and fosters loyal and devoted groups who actually go above and past for her.”

The corporate, which is owned by the Singaporean conglomerate Singtel, has been approached for remark.

Berejiklian denied any wrongdoing or having any cause to suspect Maguire throughout public hearings which concluded late final 12 months. The fee is but handy down its findings.