Che Cockatoo-Collins is Executive Manager, Indigenous Affairs at NBN Co.

He is a proud Indigenous Australian with an innate passion for his people and community.

A former professional AFL footballer, Che enjoyed a decorated career from 1994 where he debuted as a 19-year-old playing for Essendon and later switching to the Port Adelaide Football Club.

With family connections to Ku Ku Yalanji, Yupangathi, Gangalidda and Gunggari peoples, Che is dedicated to ensuring Indigenous Affairs plays a leading role in the corporate space, and plays an instrumental role in driving digital participation and literacy for Indigenous Australians and communities.