CEO of Australia’s most problematic infrastructure project will step down by the end of the year.

Bill Morrow has been in the role since April 2014 when he was brought on board to tackle the sinking ship.

It’s prompted a global search to find a replacement.

NBN Co Chairman Ziggy Switkowski tells Ross Greenwood Mr Morrow didn’t have it easy.

“Momentum was low and the outlook was not great, so Bill inherited a difficult situation.

“He stabilised it, he’s turned it around he’s led a very, very strong executive team and they are managing the rollout really well.”

“This is the right strategy.”

Listen to the full interview below