Podcast appearances and mentions of michael ebeid

Michael was most recently Group Executive of Enterprise at Telstra (2018 -2020), leading a growing business of $8bn and 8,000 employees. Prior to that, he was the CEO and Managing Director of SBS from 2011 - 2018. In 2017, Michael was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for this service to Broadcast Media and Multicultural Affairs. Michael recalls the time he was the only male in the room. It has given him perspective that is not wasted. Michael has always understood the need for strong allies to help us achieve equality. He recounts early stages in his career when it was strongly advised that he not share the fact he was gay. That no one would want to hire him. Together we discuss his own turning point, how most leaders underestimate the impact and shadow they cast over their teams and how he challenged a chairman who always spoke over women.

Today’s markets require strategies and capabilities that drive profitable growth in sustainable ways. Organisations need to streamline their back-office and find innovative ways to drive efficiencies. Hear from Michael Ebeid, Telstra’s Group Head of Enterprise, Jonathan Restarick Accenture Senior Managing Director and more as they explain the epic disruption happening today and the benefits of running an intelligent enterprise and industrialising your core business.

Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany and and Michael Ebeid dive into the future of broadcasting and the implications for streaming. Joined by host Adam Spencer, the panel digs deep into upcoming developments for entertainment and opportunities for broadcasters in the digital age.

This edition of the Fourth Estate looks at the media coverage of the Thai Cave Rescue and Donald Trump, the ratings of Sky News and the sharing printing facilities by Fairfax and News Ltd. Also discussed is the sudden resignation of Michael Ebeid and his lasting legacy on SBS. To dissect this fractured media world, Alan Moir (SMH) and Remy Varga (The Australian) were in the studio and Paul Karp (The Guardian) was on the line from Canberra. This episode was hosted by Peter Fray and produced by Evie Maguire. Fourth Estate is produced by 2SER 107.3 in Sydney and is broadcast across the Community Radio Network in Australia.

Michael Ebeid AM, CEO & Managing Director of SBS and 2017 CEO of the Year, drops into the pod to talk about his career journey, the challenges faced by Australian businesses, and the importance of culture and purpose in leading a business. As one of Australia’s foremost leaders and role models in the media and communications sector, Ebeid is currently the longest serving CEO of any free-to-air network in Australia, having joined SBS in 2011. SBS has since made significant strides, with revenue doubling under Ebeid’s stewardship and lucrative properties like the Tour de France and the FIFA World Cup secured on long-term deals. While his career may have started off in humble fashion (with Ebeid’s first job being in his local supermarket, as is the case with so many), a formative period in IBM’s graduate programme led to a decade long stint with the technology giant. From here, Ebeid joined the then-unknown Optus, eventually taking over its pay TV arm, which was his pathway into the media industry. Boyden's Leadership Matters podcast series is the brainchild of Boyden Australia's Allan Marks and Alun Parry as they look into what makes a leader. The series interviews a suite of Australian leaders to find out what makes them tick and the advice they would give to aspiring senior leaders.

Michael Ebeid has 30 years’ experience in senior management, executive and CEO roles in the technology, telecommunications and media industries across the Asia Pacific region. He has a successful track record in leading organisational transformations and is passionate about workplace culture and leadership. Currently, Michael is the CEO & Managing Director of SBS and was appointed in June 2011. Take a listen to his thoughts, stories and ideas about authentic leadership that he shares with Gabrielle.