NBN has been regularly in the news since it was formed in 2009 to provide Australia's first national wholesale-only, open access broadband network, so we are very pleased that its CEO, Mike Quigley, has accepted our invitation to talk about what NBN is actually doing, how it is doing it and what the practical issues are.  In particular he will address why the NBN makes sense for Australia, both operationally and financially.  As you can see from Mike’s brief bio below, Australia is fortunate to have someone of his experience leading the team on this important national project.

Please note that FEI members are asked to come at 12.10pm, as prior to the lunch FEI will hold a brief Extraordinary General Meeting, separate notice of which is being given to all members.

Book early and bring colleagues and guests to what we expect will be a very interesting address.

Date/time:       Wednesday 29 February 2012 (EGM at 12.10pm, then lunch 12.30 - 2.00pm)

Venue:             Knox Lounge, Level 2 of the Union, University & Schools Club,

25 Bent Street, Sydney (the Club’s dress code is “coat and tie” or equivalent)

Prices:             FEI members $100.00; Non-members $110.00.  Corporate bookings of 10 or more at the member price (all prices inclusive of GST)

Booking:          The last page of this email is the booking form.  Bookings close 5pm Friday 24 Feb 2012.

Brief biography of Mike Quigley, Chief Executive Officer and Director of NBN Co

Mike Quigley is Chief Executive Officer of NBN Co, leading the team planning, designing and constructing the National Broadband Network.

Mike joined NBN Co a few years after returning to Australia following his retirement from the French telecommunications giant, Alcatel.  He started his 36-year career at Alcatel in research and development, and progressively took on more senior executive positions including President and Chief Executive Officer of Alcatel USA.  In 2003, Mike became President of Alcatel's Fixed Communications Group in Paris, responsible for infrastructure products, including network switches and optical communications systems.  In 2005, he was appointed Alcatel's President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing 55,000 staff and operations in 130 countries.

He was educated at the University of NSW and graduated with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Mathematics and Physics, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications. 

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Lunch Booking Form and Tax Invoice (see note at foot)

Mike Quigley lunch, Sydney, Wednesday 29 February 2012

Bookings: Book and pay by credit card using this form.  Complete the details below, sign, scan the form and email it as a PDF to admin@fei.org.au.  We acknowledge all bookings by email, so contact us if you have not received acknowledgement before the lunch.  We accept Mastercard, Visa and Amex. (If you post the form or fax it to 02 9238 6215, you must confirm by email that you have done so.) 

Bookings / cancellations: The deadline for bookings/cancellations is 5pm Friday 24 February 2012.  The full amount will be payable if FEI does not receive your cancellation by email by this date.

Dietary requirements: Advise on this form of any special dietary requirements.

FEI lunch contact: Catherine Kennedy admin@fei.org.au - Fax 02 9238 6215 - Ph 02 9238 6214.

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