The Board of Melbourne IT Ltd. has appointed Martin Mercer as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective early April 2014. Mr. Mercer is currently Managing Director, Strategy and Fixed at Optus following four successful years as Chief Executive Officer of vividwireless and ten years in a number of significant leadership positions at Telstra. Mr. Mercer has an impressive resume in strategy, sales, marketing and product development and general management and brings with him a reputation for excellence in both strategy and execution.

He will be supported in his role by Peter Findlay, CFO and current Acting CEO.