Drew Clarke appointed to the nbn board

The Board of NBN Co Limited (nbn) today welcomed the Government’s announcement on Drew Clarke being appointed as a non-executive director, commencing 22 August 2017. With Mr Clarke’s appointment, the nbn board will be comprised of seven non-executive directors plus the CEO.

Chairman, Dr Ziggy Switkowski, welcomed Mr Clarke, saying “Drew is a highly regarded and long standing member of the public service. He has extensive experience across communications and utilities and an intimate understanding of public policy. We look forward to Drew joining the nbn board. He is clearly passionate about the development of infrastructure for Australia's prosperity and is a welcome addition to the team.”

Mr Clarke retired in April as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister, following a distinguished career in the public sector that included Secretary of the Department of Communications (2013-15), and of the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (2010-13). 

Mr Clarke has been awarded an Order of Australia for distinguished service to public administration, and is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. He has a Master of Science from Ohio State University and a Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.