Ross Mitchell

Ross Mitchell is Head of Government Relations at TPG Telecom, where he leads the company’s engagement with government, regulators and industry on issues critical to commercial strategy, network investment and consumer outcomes. He drives policy influence across spectrum, universal service settings, consumer safeguards and regulatory reform, advising senior executives on emerging political and regulatory risks and opportunities.

Previously, Ross spent nearly seven years as Director of Public Policy at Free TV Australia, the peak industry body for commercial television broadcasters. In that role, he led major policy reform and advocacy efforts, including work underpinning the News Media Bargaining Code, contributions to the ACCC Digital Platforms Inquiry, and reforms to connected TV prominence and anti-siphoning arrangements.

Ross has a Bachelor of Economics and is nearing completion of an MBA at UNSW Business School, AGSM.