Melbourne, Australia, October 7, 2005
PRIMUS TELECOM APPOINTS NEW NATIONAL MARKETING MANAGER
Melbourne, Australia, October 7, 2005 - Primus Telecom today announced the appointment of a new National Marketing Manager, Ms Lisa Mavrodis.
The position of National Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the marketing strategy across the entire Primus Telecom business.
Greg Wilson, Managing Director of Primus Telecom said, “We are delighted to welcome Lisa to the Primus team. Her extensive marketing experience and sound management skills will help to drive our growth as we enter a crucial phase of operations.
“Lisa’s main responsibility will be to build on our strong marketing presence and enhance the focus on a range of new products and services including voice, broadband, mobiles, Internet telephony and new online content services.
“Under Lisa’s direction, the marketing team will build on the company’s expanding customer base and will be critical to the way we leverage the benefits of our extensive national network expansion.
Previously, Ms Mavrodis was Marketing and Events Manager with the youth charity, Lighthouse Foundation, and prior to that, Marketing Communications Manager with Telstra Mobiles.
“Primus Telecom has built a powerful reputation for introducing change into the telecommunications sector and I am excited at the opportunities we have to extend that through a host of new services and initiatives,” Ms Mavrodis said.
About Primus Telecom
Primus Telecom is Australia’s fourth largest fixed-line telecommunications carrier. The Company offers a comprehensive range of voice, data, Internet and web hosting products, servicing both residential and business sectors. The Primus network offers nationwide coverage through its own backbone network with facilities in 66 cities across Australia. The network enables the Company to provide nationwide long distance services and local call Internet access. Primus operates its own fibre network in the five major capital cities, delivering a range of business direct-connect services including ISDN, frame relay, ATM, telephone line and Broadband DSL, as well as telephone line and broadband DSL services direct to residential customers. Global connectivity is provided through an extensive voice, IP, wireless and ATM network operated by the parent company, United States-based Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (NASDAQ: PRTL). Primus Australia news and information are available at the Company's Web site at www.primus.com.au