Rob Bates is Senior Manager, Media and External Communications at NBN Co.

With 17 years’ experience as a journalist and communications professional across the government, health, pharmaceutical, fintech and now telecommunications sectors, Rob’s expertise ranges from media, public relations and communication, through to crisis and issues management, and community and stakeholder engagement.

An experienced corporate spokesperson and storyteller, Rob has represented global organisations in Australian media and coordinated campaigns with multinational reach and cooperation.

Rob is passionate about engaging consumers and helping all Australians get more from their nbn.