The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Board had re-appointed Prof. the Hon. Michael Lavarch for a further three-year term as Chair, endorsing his leadership in a busy time for the telecommunications sector. Michael was first appointed to the TIO Board in 2017 and has been Chair since July 2019.
TIO Board reappointments
11 December 2024
Michael said that the role of a robust Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman was increasingly important.
“We are seeing a great deal of change in and around telecommunications, and it’s critical that a strong TIO continues to be a conduit between consumers and our members,” he said.
Dana Beiglari was re-appointed for a further three-year term as a Director with Consumer experience, after first being appointed in 2022.
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