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Mike

Foster

Former CEO, Fujitsu Australia & NZ
Previously the CEO and Executive Director of Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand (FANZ). In line with restructuring of Fujitsu’s global organisation he was appointed as Head of the Oceania Region.
FAVOURITE QUOTE
"I know a little about a lot of things. But I don't know a lot about everything."
~ Samuel J. Wurzelbacher
Why do you want to be a Group Chair?
As someone who has had a long and varied career both in Australia and overseas, it is good to be in a position where you can give back and share the knowledge and experience you have gained to the next generation. I also like to still be involved with Corporate Australia and stay abreast of the challenges, trends, issues and opportunities that business face today and in the future.
Countries worked in
Australia, New Zealand, Japan, USA, UK, Germany, India.
Industries worked in
Retail, Transportation, Federal Government, State Government, Banking and Finance, Mining, Manufacturing, Emergency Services, Construction, Education, Technology.
Key Roles & Titles
Former CEO, Fujistu Australia | Former CEO, KAZ
Management Skills & Competencies
  • Leadership
  • Management & Strategy
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Adaptability & Resilience
  • Creativity & Innovation
Companies worked with
  • Telstra
  • Fujitsu
  • Teradata
  • AT&T
  • NCR
  • CC Pines
  • Macquarie Telecom
  • Brennan IT
  • KPMG
  • EMC
Current City
Sydney, Australia
Hobbies
Cycling, Running, Reading, Guitar Making, Playing Classical Guitar, Travel
Book Recommendation
Thinking Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman

Get To Know, Mike

Mike Foster was previously the CEO and Executive Director of Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand (FANZ). In line with restructuring of Fujitsu’s global organization he was appointed as Head of the Oceania Region in April 2014 reporting directly to the Global President.

He had been instrumental in driving the company’s business strategy at the enterprise level and to develop Fujitsu’s presence as a Tier 1 Technology Services Integrator with over 5,000 people in Australia and New Zealand. Mike’s career to date spans over 25 years in the ICT industry in Australia and North America.

Prior to Fujitsu, he spent nine years in senior executive positions at Telstra, including Managing Director, Business Sales, and more recently as the Chief Executive Officer, KAZ Group. Before joining Telstra, he was Managing Director, EMC, Australia/New Zealand and Managing Director, NCR Australia. -------- Mike Foster CEO, Mentor List - Technology Mike Foster was previously the CEO and Executive Director of Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand (FANZ).

In line with restructuring of Fujitsu’s global organization he was appointed as Head of the Oceania Region in April 2014 reporting directly to the Global President. He had been instrumental in driving the company’s business strategy at the enterprise level and to develop Fujitsu’s presence as a Tier 1 Technology Services Integrator with over 5,000 people in Australia and New Zealand. Mike’s career to date spans over 25 years in the ICT industry in Australia and North America. Prior to Fujitsu, he spent nine years in senior executive positions at Telstra, including Managing Director, Business Sales, and more recently as the Chief Executive Officer, KAZ Group.

Before joining Telstra, he was Managing Director, EMC, Australia/New Zealand and Managing Director, NCR Australia. Mike’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Education from Victoria University, a Master of Strategic Marketing from Charles Sturt University, qualifications in Conducting...

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