Bob Mansfield attended the University of NSW and graduated in 1974 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Accounting.
He has a varied background in business across a wide range of industries and held the CEO position at McDonald’s Australia Limited, Wormald International Limited, Optus Communications and John Fairfax. In 1997 he filled a number of specialist roles for the Federal Government, including as Strategic Investment Coordinator, within the Prime Minister’s Office. In November 1999 Bob completed his Federal Government roles and was appointed Director of Telstra Corporation Limited. On 1 January 2000 he became Telstra’s non-executive Chairman and served until April 2004.
His past directorships include McDonald’s Australia Limited, CDS Technologies Limited, Datacraft Asia Limited, Dimension Data Holdings plc and Investec Bank (Australia) Limited. On 26 January 2000 Bob was honoured with an Order of Australia award for his contribution to Australian business and economic development and to the telecommunications industry. On 15 December 2014 Bob received a Doctor of Business degree, honoris causa, from The University of New South Wales in recognition of his business achievements, service to the community and to the University. His current board positions are:
- Chairman, Board of Governors, Steve Waugh Foundation
- Chairman, George Gregan Foundation
- Chairman, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre
- Chairman, Advisory Board, Telco Together Foundation Bob is also a Member of the University of New South Wales Medicine Advisory Council.
In his role on the Vocus Board, Bob sits on the Nomination Committee.