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Former Optus CIO Mark Potter named Australian Unity technology chief
Australian Unity appointed former Optus CIO Mark Potter as its technology chief.
He started on November 2, replacing Mark Gay, who retired after just over four years in the role.
Australian Unity has interests in insurance, wealth and retirement.
Potter previously led IT at Optus for four-and-a-half years and worked at the Commonwealth Bank for more than 16 years.
The appointment reunites Potter with former Optus boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, who joined Australian Unity at the end of last year.
The company said Potter brings more than three decades of experience in technology roles across banking, financial services, consulting and telecommunications.
Potter takes over as Australian Unity’s technology leadership changes, while Gay said he plans to enjoy time off after 17 years in senior technology roles.
Australian Unity has named former Optus chief information officer Mark Potter as its group executive of technology.
Potter started in the role on November 2, replacing Mark Gay, who retired after just over four years in the position.
Potter previously led IT at Optus for four-and-a-half years and worked at Commonwealth Bank for more than 16 years.
The appointment reunites Potter with former Optus boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, who joined Australian Unity at the end of last year.
- Who
- Mark Potter, former Optus CIO, has been named Australian Unity’s group executive of technology.
- What
- He replaces Mark Gay, who retired after just over four years in the role.
- When
- Potter started on November 2. The appointment was reported on November 6, 2026.
- Where
- Australian Unity. The sources do not state a specific location.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Kelly Bayer Rosmarin joined Australian Unity.
Potter left Optus.
Australian Unity revealed Potter’s appointment in an ASX filing.
Potter started as Australian Unity’s group executive of technology.
- New role
- Group executive of technology at Australian Unity
- Start date
- November 2
- Previous employer
- Optus
- Optus tenure
- Four-and-a-half years leading IT
- Previous bank experience
- More than 16 years at Commonwealth Bank
What people are saying
Mr Potter brings more than three decades of experience in technology roles across banking, financial services, consulting, and telecommunications to the group executive, technology role.
We thank Mr Gay for his contribution to the Australian Unity group and extend our best wishes for his retirement.
After 17 years as a CTO, CIO and a group executive, there’s been very little time when I haven’t been ‘on’