Vocus, an ASX-listed telecommunications company, has announced the appointment of Rob Ison as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Ison assumes the technology responsibilities that were previously under the purview of the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). This move comes as Vocus focuses on enhancing its security and digital capabilities.
Rob Ison joined Vocus last month, taking over the IT responsibilities previously held by COO Ellie Sweeney, who transitioned to the role of Vocus CEO in March. In an internal announcement, Sweeney highlighted the company’s significant investment in digitalizing its network, business, and processes in recent years, as well as the increasing importance of cybersecurity for Vocus and its customers.
To address these critical areas, Vocus decided to establish a dedicated function specializing in security and digital. Rob Ison was appointed as the Chief Information Officer to lead the IT, systems, and digital teams. Ison brings extensive experience in digital transformation and enterprise architecture design to support the customer, user, and employee experience.
The newly formed division, led by Ison, will also incorporate the security team, taking responsibility for safeguarding operations and data in an environment of heightened threats and increasing regulatory oversight.
Rob Ison is a former Telstra executive with a long tenure of 17 years at the company, holding various roles, including B2B digital transformation executive. He took a career break in the past year before joining Vocus.
Vocus aims to strengthen its security measures and digital capabilities under the leadership of Rob Ison as it continues its efforts to enhance customer experience and protect against cyber threats in the evolving telecommunications landscape.
