Michelle Bendschneider

Biography

Michelle has over 23 years’ experience in the ICT industry, almost exclusively in global multi-national organisations. With a background originally in Software Engineering, she has held executive roles in Sales, Services and Technology solution domains, across multiple industry segments and geographies. Michelle joined Telstra in 2013 as the Executive Director for Global Services Practices, with a remit to establish a Technology Services organisation. Prior to Telstra, Michelle worked for IBM for 14 years, in a number of domestic and global roles across Technology Services, Sales, Industry Sectors, Outsourcing and Consulting. Her early career included 5 years with the Philip Morris Group in technology roles, followed by a period of consulting with a number of Global Software and Services organisations. Michelle’s current role is to lead the Global Products division, responsible for delivering world class products and solutions to Telstra’s Enterprise and Business customers globally. With key strengths in strategic & results leadership, and a passion for transformative change and talent development, Michelle has underpinned her career with strong customer-centricity, having held many senior strategic customer relationships in prior roles. 

Research Interest

 business