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Simon Atkinson

Chief Financial Officer

Simon was appointed Chief Financial Officer on 16 June 2025. He is responsible for the financial management of NBN Co’s business activities, business planning, financial reporting, financial control, management reporting, taxation, treasury, audit, procurement, property and supply.

Simon brings over 30 years of experience in finance, strategy and executive leadership. Prior to joining NBN Co, Simon was Chief Executive Officer of Bis Industries, which provides a range of services and equipment to the mining industry, and Chief Financial Officer and President of Freight at Pacific National, Australia’s largest privately owned rail freight business.

Simon holds a Bachelor of Business from Deakin University and is a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.