Michael Malone (businessman)
Michael Malone | |
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| Born | 1969 (age 55–56) |
| Education | Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics |
| Alma mater | The University of Western Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Director NBN Co 2016-current Director Seven West Media 2015-current |
| Known for | ISP Entrepreneur Internet consumer rights Technology pioneer businessman |
Michael Malone is an Irish/Australian technology entrepreneur and business executive. He was the founder and managing director of the Perth-based telecommunications provider iinet starting the business in his parents' garage. He is a pioneer of dial up access back in 1993 before the Internet became mainstream. Over the years he has been an advocate for Internet consumer rights as well participating in the metadata debate. He was appointed as a non executive director of the NBNco in 2016.