Board of Directors
The Board of Directors represents a strong team with both depth and breadth of experience. They share a commitment to ensuring high standards of corporate governance are implemented and maintained.
Mr George Parthimos, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
George has 20 years ICT experience, predominately in the Internet, Infrastructure and Portfolio Management areas. He spent over 10 years working for Telstra Corporation, Australia’s largest telecommunications company, where he specialized in Internet and emerging Multi Media products and services. Key projects included the deployment of Telstra’s Broadband Internet product in 1997, and the development of an eCommerce online payment system in 1998. In 2000, George took on the role of Broadband Infrastructure Program Manager, where he coordinated an aggregated portfolio of Internet infrastructure renewal projects, worth over $80M annually.
George has held management positions in the Telecommunications, Technology, Banking and Finance, and Government sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Computing), a Graduate Certificate of Management, and is a certified PRINCE2 project management practitioner. George was recognised by Bulletin Magazine as a member of their 2007 “Smart 100” list, which highlights the 100 brightest individuals in Australia.
Mr Leo Athanasakis, Non-Executive Director
Leo brings to the Board 20 years of financial experience, specifically in the areas of management accounting, taxation and financial planning. He spent 3 years with KPMG in their audit division working with some of the largest and most prestigious publicly listed companies in Australia. Leo went on to specialize in taxation and financial planning, establishing and operating a very successful boutique accounting and financial services business.
Leo holds a double-degree in Commerce and Economics, is a Certified Practicing Accountant, and is a recognised Professional Financial Planner from the Society of CPA’s.