Tony Baird

Tony joined Optus in January 2025 as Managing Director of Networks.

He brings over 30 years of extensive telecommunications experience across global roles with Vodafone and Telstra’s New Zealand subsidiary.

Prior to Optus, Tony served as Chief Technology Officer and Director of Wholesale at One NZ (formerly Vodafone), where he spent 14 years driving initiatives to better connect New Zealand. An engineer by trade, Tony combines deep technical expertise with a proven track record of leading high-performing, diverse teams.

Tony is passionate about advancing technology and innovation within the telecommunications industry, and his forward-thinking approach will play a pivotal role in shaping Optus’ long-term strategy.

He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from The University of Auckland.