Megaport is the leading Software Defined Network. Connecting Data Centres to cloud, and cloud to enterprise
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2013
Megaport was founded in 2013 with the aim of becoming a global leader in the fast growing elastic interconnection services market. Using Software Defined Networking the Company has developed a platform that provides customers with the ability to provision interconnection services between their network and other networks and cloud providers already connected to the Megaport Fabric. Services can be directly controlled by the customer via a device such as a mobile phone or tablet, their computer or our open API.
2014
Since commencing operations in January 2014, Megaport now operates globally with some of the worlds major cloud service providers, network operators, and content providers. Megaport is an Amazon AWS Technology Partner, Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Partner and Google Cloud Interconnection partner.
2015
In August 2015, Megaport achieved a major milestone in opening its North American headquarters in San Francisco that will be used as a base of operations to for its North American expansion into the initial markets of Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Dallas and Toronto. December 2015, Megaport was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in a very successful IPO to help fund the growth strategy, which in turn has enabled the building of a strong team and product.
2016
Megaport completed the network expansion in North America and Europe, bringing Megaport from 34 locations in four countries to 102 locations across 17 countries. Additionally, the IPO enabled the company to complete an acquisition in Europe before the end of June 2016. In August 2016, another acquisition in Germany was announced; Peering GmbH, which added an additional 30 locations in seven markets to the Megaport network, including 28 in Germany. This is a net growth of 98 new locations globally where customers can now connect to Megaport, nearly quadrupling our total locations in the eight months since our IPO.
2017
2017 started with the announcement to partner with Seaborn, extending our reach to South America and launching a Software Licensing Agreement based partnership. We also enabled capacity between Hong Kong and Los Angeles, linking two of our largest markets. As of 21 February, we are in 150 locations globally. Service Exchange, Powered by Megaport was launched as a result Megaport’s partnership with Digital Realty and go to market activities are underway to drive sales.
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Board of Directors
Bevan Slattery
Founder and Executive Chairman
Bevan Slattery is the Executive Chairman. Bevan has a background in building successful Australian IT and telecommunications companies and an earlier career in administration in local and state government.
In 2013, Bevan established Megaport as the world’s first SDN-based elastic interconnection platform designed to provide a secure, seamless and on-demand way for enterprises, networks and services to interconnect. Bevan successfully launched Megaport in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong before the business was acquired by Megaport Limited in August 2015. Bevan oversaw Megaport’s listing on the ASX in December 2015.
Also in 2013, Bevan founded Superloop Limited with a vision to become the leading independent provider of connectivity services across the Asia Pacific region and the US. Superloop was listed on the ASX in July 2015 and has since completed its core network in Australia and installed 132kms of fibre in Singapore. As Interim CEO, Bevan will oversee the implementation of the Company’s Hong Kong 110km network, due to complete in December this year.
In 2010 he founded NEXTDC Limited, with a vision to become Australia’s largest independent datacenter provider. As the inaugural CEO of NEXTDC, Bevan oversaw its listing on the ASX and its initial facility rollout.
In 2002, Bevan co-founded PIPE Networks which grew to become Australia’s largest Internet Exchange and Australia’s third largest metropolitan fibre network provider. In 2009, PIPE Networks completed construction of Pipe Pacific Cable 1 (PPC-1), a $200 million submarine cable system linking Sydney to Guam. PIPE Networks was sold to TPG for an enterprise value of $420 million in May 2010.
Bevan holds a Master of Business Administration (Hon.) from Central Queensland University.
Vincent English
Director, Chief Executive Officer
Vincent has a background in telecommunications and manufacturing industries with over 15 years combined international expertise in Finance and Operations. His diversified experience deploys best practice on cost-efficient start-ups, growth-focused and profitable operations.
Vincent has been a Chief Financial Officer for 10 years with Digicel Group, a multi-national telecommunications company. In 2005 as Chief Financial Officer, Vincent assumed responsibilities during an aggressive growth time in the Company’s evolution, with nine country mobile phone network launches, integrating operations, establishing cohesive financial processes, rolling out processes companywide and devising synergies and cost savings.
As well as managing the financial operations in multiple markets, Vincent managed several acquisitions in mobile businesses, TV operations and financial services. Prior to Digicel, Vincent worked in the manufacturing industry for Alcoa and Gillette in financial operations roles.
Vincent is an ACMA, CPA Australia, and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Drew Kelton
Director
Drew is the Managing Director for Docusign Inc. in the Asia-Pacific. His career has spanned over 30 years as a global business leader and professional Board Director in the ICT and telecommunications arena. He has held senior operational roles in the UK, Europe, India, US and Australasia. In addition to executive leadership roles, Drew has been responsible for start-ups, M&A transactions, and IPO activities.
Previous to Docusign, Drew was the Executive Vice President of business markets at T-Mobile USA, responsible for developing and executing their latest operational strategies in a $7 billion-dollar division. Prior to that, Drew was the President of Bharti Airtel Business in India and SE Asia, as well as Managing Director of Telstra International.
Drew holds a Bachelor of Science with commendation in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Western Scotland. He is a chartered engineer with the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
Simon Moore
Director
Simon Moore is Senior Partner of the investment firm Colinton Capital Partners. He currently serves on several boards in the roles of Director at Coates Hire, Director at First Wave Cloud Technologies, Director at Guzman y Gomez, Director at TPI Enterprises, and Director at Megaport. Prior to founding Colinton Capital, Mr Moore was a Managing Director and Global Partner of The Carlyle Group, leading their Australasian operations from 2005-2016.
Peter Hase
Director
Mr Hase brings a wealth of industry expertise and experience to the Board, with over 30 years of experience in technology and telecommunications businesses across Europe and the U.S. He is currently the Managing Director (EMEA) of Auster Capital Partners (ACP), a targeted Venture Capital/Private Equity firm with a specialization in small and mid-tier companies in high growth markets.
Prior to joining ACP, Peter was at Telstra International and was fundamental in the strategic review of the US business (working in New York) and during his time as interim CEO he achieved 300% sales growth. Peter was then closely involved in the revision and expansion of the Telstra European business – appointed as CMO in January 2007 and then became SVP Global Business Development in 2008.
Celia Pheasant
Company Secretary
Celia Pheasant is an experienced in-house information and communications technology (ICT) lawyer with over 20 year’s legal experience. Currently, Celia is General Counsel for technology start-up incubation company, Capital B, and has provided legal and company secretarial support to Megaport since April 2014.
Celia commenced her career in private practice before continuing with in-house roles with Hutchison Whampoa and AAPT.
Celia holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Jurisprudence) from the University of Adelaide and a Master of Law and Management from the University of New South Wales.
