Tim Whitehead is a well-respected education lead and principal account director at Telstra with a strong background in business, marketing, and management. With an unwavering passion for exploring opportunities for removing geographical barriers to learning, equity of access, achievement, and student wellbeing, Tim is currently focused on strategically digitally enabling schools for 21st century learning experiences. Tim has worked his way up the career ladder at Telstra, having previously served as the company's Transformation Consultant (secondment), National Business Operations Partner - Enterprise & Government, and Senior Account Executive - Large Government. Before joining Telstra, Tim had stints at CPS Technology Group, Comscentre, Zintel Communications, and ExTel Communications, where he honed his skills in account management, business development, and sales. Tim studied Business, Marketing, and Management at the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology. He's excited about the potential of innovations in education and is always open to new ideas.