22 July 2005
Monash University has appointed former Telstra Director of Strategic Projects Mr David Pitt as its Vice-President, Finance (Chief Financial Officer).
Mr Pitt will take up his new position on 1 August.
During his time at Telstra, Mr Pitt developed and implemented the company's new superannuation scheme and developed the strategy for implementing the early rollout of Telstra's Pay TV cable network.
He said he was looking forward to working at Monash.
"The role attracted me for a number of reasons," Mr Pitt said. "Firstly it brings together the various roles I have performed at Telstra over the past decade, including strategy, financial planning, management and accounting, financial control, portfolio management and project management.
"Secondly, I think Monash is a highly exciting workplace to be in. Just like telecommunications, the university environment provides continual change and challenges which makes for an interesting life."
Mr Pitt has worked in a range of positions at Telstra including controller and manager of financial systems development, director of financial analysis and general manager of finance and strategy commercial and consumer.
He said although the Monash role would require similar technical skills, the working environment would be very different.
"This position will throw up many challenges, but will also provide opportunities for new experiences and new learning, particularly given the calibre of the people working at Monash," he said.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins said the university was fortunate in securing such an outstanding appointee.
"Mr Pitt is a highly qualified appointee and brings a wealth of experience in the financial sector to Monash," he said.
For more information contact Ms Diane Squires in the Media Communications Office on 9905 9315 or 0417 603 400.
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