David Thodey (also David Thodey AO) is an Australian-born businessman and innovator wealth of experience at the helm of 9 different companies. He was born on 14th May, 1954 in Perth, Australia. His parents are originally from New Zealand but lived in Perth where David was born. He lost his father at age 11.
David Thodey is a passionate man focused on innovation, technology, and telecommunications. He was the CEO of Australia’s largest telecommunications company, Telstra Corporation Limited. Currently, he is the chairman of Xero, an accounting software company.
Early Life/Family Of David Thodey
David Thodey AO was 11 years old when he lost his father and his mother took him and his three brothers back to New Zealand where he started schooling at Nelson College, New Zealand from 1967 to 1971.
He has three brothers but no sister. His mother was an avid reader and very active person. She ensured David and his brothers got educated despite the absence (death) of her husband. It is wise to say that she molded David Thodey and his brothers.
Education
David Thodey attended Nelson College, New Zealand for his secondary education from 1967 to 1971.
He proceeded to Victoria University of Wellington where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and English.
Furthermore, he attended the Kellogg School of Management post-graduate General Management Program at Northwestern University in Chicago, USA.
Career/ExperienceÂ
David Thodey has pool of experience garnered at the helm of 9 different companies. He has over 40 years of experience. Here is a list of his experiences :
- He was the CEO of IBM from 1999 to 2001.
- At Telstra Corporation Limited, he was the Group Managing Director, Mobiles from 2001 – 2002; Group Managing Director, Enterprise and Government from 2002 – 2009; Chief Executive Officer from 2009 – 2015. He was succeeded by Andy Penn as the Chief Executive Officer.
- He was a Board member of Vodafone from 2019 to 2022.
- He is a Board member of Ramsay Health Care from 2018 – present.
- He is the chairperson at Xero from 2019 – present.
- Chairman of Tyro payments from 2018 – present.
- CEO and chairman of Thodey Consulting from 2015 – present.
What is David Thodey’s Age?
David Thodey is currently 69 years old. He was born on 14 May, 1954 in Perth, Australia.
Who is David Thodey wife?
There is no known person identified as David Thodey’s wife. His relationships and marital affairs are off the internet and have been his private business. We will update this page as soon as this information becomes publicly available.
David Thodey Net Worth
David Thodey currently has an estimated net worth of US$6M. This comprises salary, allowances, income, investments and assets.
