About this episode

Experts explore industry collaboration to support Defence’s strategic objectives and emergency responses.


Overview

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Ventia’s John Rogers, executive general manager - defence, and Belinda Grealy, executive general manager - telco fixed networks, join host Liam Garman to unpack how industry can help support Defence’s strategic objectives, including delivering advanced ICT capabilities, providing emergency response efforts and managing remote sites.

 

Guests

John Rogers

John Rogers is a seasoned business leader, and the Executive General Manager – Defence at Ventia, an industry-leading provider of integrated Facilities and Asset Management solutions throughout Australia and New Zealand. With significant expertise in change management, business transformation and growth, John has a proven track record in driving business expansion, including acquisitions and entry into new markets. His effective analytical skills and a decisive leadership style have consistently resulted in positive commercial and industrial outcomes for the business. John’s superior communication skills and sound judgment in making complex decisions have been instrumental in achieving the results.

Belinda Grealy

Belinda joined Ventia in 2024 as the Executive General Manager for Fixed Networks in the Telecommunication Sector. In her time at Ventia, Belinda has set the aspirational growth strategy of the business unit building on the success of expanding core telco capabilities as #1 service provider for our nation's digital infrastructure into Defence and Space clients for the design & construct of resilient, connected fibre networks.


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Key takeaways

  • The trio begin the podcast discussing what makes a successful partnership between Defence and industry.
  • Grealy then discusses how Ventia supports the delivery of advanced information and communications technology and how this underpins Defence’s future mission, with Rogers unpacking the challenges of supporting remote Defence bases.
  • They wrap up the podcast analysing how industry can support the Defence Force’s surge capability and emergency response efforts.

 

This podcast was originally published on Defence Connect