Alex West resigns from Swoop following aggressive acquisitions and divestments
Swoop's chief executive is leaving the ASX-listed telco, with interim directors named, as its record of buyouts, divestments and fundraising draws sharp public criticism.
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| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Weddle | Head of Commercial Operations Australia | SmartCompany |
| Alex West | CEO | ARN (ARNnet) (7 Jul 2026), ARN (ARNnet) (26 Jun 2026) |
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Swoop's chief executive is leaving the ASX-listed telco, with interim directors named, as its record of buyouts, divestments and fundraising draws sharp public criticism.
Telco Swoop divests its incomplete Melbourne fibre network to Xenith's Australian arm for $11 million, proceeds going to debt repayment; the story also recalls Voicehub's 2024 sale to Pivotel for $9 million.
Also ARN (ARNnet)
SME funding platform Swoop has raised a Series A round to grow its Australian and global operations, expand its team, and build out its advisor product for accountants.