Tom Penny

Tom Penny is a seasoned professional in sustainability and environmental management, currently serving as the Head of Environment at Telstra since December 2016, where responsibilities include leading strategies on climate change, biodiversity, and the circular economy. Prior experience includes roles at Sky as a Senior Sustainability Specialist and Product Sustainability Manager, as well as a Senior Sustainability Adviser at NHS England, focusing on product sustainability and life cycle assessments. Additionally, Tom was a Senior Sustainability Consultant at ERM and held earlier positions at BHP Billiton and the University of Tasmania. With a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics from the University of Tasmania, Tom possesses expertise in sustainable product design, life cycle assessment, and carbon footprinting, utilizing software tools such as SimaPro and GaBi.