Strategic review, governance and compliance advisory
A leading telecommunications provider engaged our team to help reshape its strategy, improve governance and reinforce its commitment to delivering a large-scale national infrastructure project with integrity and fiscal discipline.
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Media & TelecommunicationsThe client, responsible for delivering significant national infrastructure rollout, faced intense scrutiny following a change in government.
Concerns around cost, speed, and progress of the rollout prompted a comprehensive review of the program’s viability and future direction.
Independent oversight was required to review governance and compliance frameworks, including obligations under regulatory agreements, to ensure transparency and accountability during this pivotal phase.
How we helped
Our role
We were engaged to support the client’s transformation and accountability through three interconnected mandates:
Strategic review
In partnership with external advisors, we led a four-week intensive review of the client’s operations, financial performance, and rollout strategy including.
- Conducted interviews, forensic data analysis, contract reviews, and culture assessments.
- Evaluated the cost and time implications of different rollout models, including fibre-to-the-node and fibre-to-the-premise.
- Assessed the economic viability of each option to guide government decision-making.
Governance advisory
We provided a limited review of the client’s governance structures, management accountability, and Board oversight. Our work focused on the timeliness and accuracy of reported information and the effectiveness of internal controls in supporting strategic decision-making.
Compliance audit
Our team acted as independent auditors under a regulatory undertaking between the organisation and key stakeholders. We monitored competition notices and issued annual compliance reports to ensure both parties adhered to their obligations.
Outcomes acheived
- We delivered a comprehensive Strategic Review that informed updated government expectations and future planning.
- We identified that the previous infrastructure model was financially unsustainable, requiring significant funding beyond available resources.
- We strengthened governance and reporting frameworks to support transparency and accountability.
- We ensured ongoing compliance with regulatory obligations through independent audit and oversight.
