Reggie Naik has been appointed as Soda Infrastructure group chief operating officer, which includes HyperOne and SUBCO.

Naik is an experienced telecommunications industry executive with decades of experience building and operating fibre networks.

“I am excited to welcome Reggie as a key member of our Soda Infrastructure leadership group as we gear up and take our digital infrastructure projects to the next level,” Soda founder and CEO Bevan Slattery says.

“HyperOne has commenced construction as Australia's first hyperscale fibre network, and SUBCO's Oman Australia Cable will enter service in the coming months.

“As our teams scale up, Reggie's track record of leadership will help unlock their potential.

“Additionally, his deep telecommunications industry experience will help shape HyperOne and SUBCO's important digital assets, at a pivotal moment in their development.

Most recently, Naik worked as TPG Telecom fibre operations and access networks deployment executive general manager and previously worked with Slattery at PIPE Networks.

“I am thrilled to embark on this new journey with Soda, HyperOne and SUBCO and excited to work alongside such a dedicated, experienced and industry-leading team,” Naik says.

“Soda is building transformational digital infrastructure that is central to securing Australia's digital infrastructure and telecommunications future.

“I am proud to work alongside Bevan and the Soda team to fulfil his vision.