Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin Resigns in Wake of 14-Hour Nationwide Outage

Ms. Rosmarin said it had been an honour and a privilege to be CEO, but now was ‘an appropriate time to step down.’

Optus' "Yes" sign reflects in its outlet window in Sydney, Australia, on Nov. 8, 2023. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images

Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has resigned almost two weeks after the telco’s 14-hour nationwide outage.

Ms. Rosmarin said it had been an honour and a privilege to be CEO, but now was “an appropriate time to step down.”