Andy Penn, former CEO and Managing Director of Telstra Corporation Limited is a British and Australian citizen born on January 1st, 1964 and married to Kallie Blauhorn. His real name is Andrew Penn but his business associates, friends and lovers prefer to call him Andy Penn.
On May 1st, 2015 Andy Penn became the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Telstra Corporation, Australia’s largest telecommunications company. Prior to this, he was The Chief Financial Officer of the company from 2012. Mr Penn was replaced by Vicki Brady on September 1, 2022.
Early Life of Andy Penn
Only little about Andy Penn could be seen or heard online. He has kept some important things regarding his life private. He was born 59 years ago by a British mother. His mother is from United Kingdom while his father is from Australia.
He was born in The United Kingdom and later moved to Melbourne, Australia in 1992 to continue his career with National Mutual which later demutualized to AXA in 1996.
What is Andy Penn’s Age?
He is currently 59 years old. He was born on 1 January, 1964.
Education
Andy Penn was a fellow of The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants in 1988.
In 1991, he completed and obtained his Master’s in Business Management from Kingston University.
At Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program, he obtained FCCA in Business Administration and Management, General between 1998 – 1998.
Career
Andy Penn’s career with AXA Asia Pacific Holdings lasted for 21 years. Recall we mentioned earlier that he moved to Australia to continue his career with the National Mutual which later demutualized to AXA. So between 1990 to 2011, he worked for National Mutual (AXA Asia Pacific Holdings) . He rose as high as The Group Chief Executive of the company.
Some other positions Andy Penn held at AXA Asia Pacific Holdings include:
- Chief Executive of AXA Australia and New Zealand.
- Group Chief Financial Officer.
- Head of Transformation Programme.
- Chief Executive International.
In 2011, Andy Penn was hired by Telstra’s David Thodey as Chief Financial Officer of the company and in February 2015, Andy Penn was named successor to David Thodey as CEO of Telstra, from 1 May 2015 to August 2022.
Recognitions
Andy Penn was recognised as Insurance Executive of the year in the Australian Banking and Finance Awards in 2008.
Then in 2016, he was made an honorary fellow of the Australian Institute of Project Management.
Also, he was named by the Financial Times among the top 10 male leaders globally HERoes list supporting women in business in 2018.
Furthermore, in 2019 he was named by the Australian Financial Review as among the top 10 most powerful people in business.
In 2020 Andy was awarded the Creative Partnerships Australia Business Leadership Award for an exceptional contribution to Australia’s cultural life through engagement between Business and the Arts.
Who is Andy Penn’s wife?
Kallie Blauhorn is Andy Penn’s wife. She was born in Nebraska, United States and currently lives in Melbourne, Australia. She got married to Andy Penn in 2016.
While it is still undisclosed whether there’s any known kids in the affair so far, Kallie Blauhorn and Andy Penn have dogs named Bennett and Wolsely. However, Mr Penn had kids from his ex-wife.
Net worth
Andy Penn net worth is estimated US$21M. He is one of the richest businessmen in Australia and New Zealand.
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