Melbourne, Australia - January 13, 2005
PRIMUS TELECOM ANNOUNCES SENIOR EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS
The Managing Director of Primus Telecom, Greg Wilson today announced the appointment of three new executives to the Primus team.
The three new executives are:
- Mr Jim Mather, NSW State Manager
- Mr Duncan Inkster, Queensland State Manager
- Mr Peter Jaffe, Southern Regional Manager responsible for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania
"I am delighted to welcome three very senior and experienced people to our management team, Mr Wilson said.
Jim Mather, NSW State Manager has an extensive background in business growth and development in telecommunications, IT and the printing industry. He most recently held the role of Business Development Manager with the PMP Ltd and prior to that, was Director, Business Sales with AAPT.
Duncan Inkster, Queensland State Manager has worked in a number of senior management positions in telecommunications and IT including Optus, Hutchison Telecom and Solution 6. Duncan was formerly Optus Northern Region Sales Manager where he was responsible for developing business opportunities in the corporate sector including SMEs.
Peter Jaffe, Southern Regional Manager returns to Primus Telecom after a stint which saw him oversee business growth in a number of companies in the ICT sector. He was previously Business Development Manager for global IT security company, Betrusted, and before that Application Service provider, Interpath. Peter previously spent four years in business sales with Primus and now takes responsibility for growth of the corporate market across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
"I am very pleased that we have been able to attract such high calibre executives to these three key positions on the Primus team," Mr Wilson said.
"I know they will make an important contribution to our future growth strategy and bring unique experience in their approach to delivering high-value business solutions.
"This experience will serve us well as we expand our push into the business market, delivering leading edge services based around new and emerging technologies," he 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 73 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, ATM and Broadband DSL. Global connectivity is provided through an extensive voice, IP 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