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TEL
20/09/2012 08:48
OFFICE
REL: 0848 HRS Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Limited
OFFICE: TEL: Chris Quin appointed as CEO of Telecom Retail
MEDIA RELEASE
20 September 2012
CHRIS QUIN APPOINTED AS CEO OF TELECOM RETAIL
Telecom has today announced that Chris Quin has been appointed as CEO of the
Telecom Retail business unit, effective 1 October 2012.
Chris is currently CEO of Gen-i Australasia. He has been a member of
Telecom's Leadership Team for the last four years and part of the Telecom
team for a significant time.
"Chris has done an excellent job in building Gen-i's position as market
leader," said Simon Moutter, Telecom CEO. "He is a highly experienced ICT
executive with proven sales and marketing skills as well as being a terrific
people leader."
"Telecom Retail and its valued SME and consumer customers are a key strategic
focus for our business. We have a sound plan in place for Retail to fight
hard for market share in broadband and mobile along with a big drive to lift
the efficiency of the operation and better meet customer needs.
"Chris's skills and industry knowledge will ensure that our progress and pace
are sustained.
"It is testament to Chris that Gen-i is in such great shape with a world
class leadership team, who will ensure continued momentum in that part of our
business too."
"Telecom is one of the largest Retail businesses in the country, and an
iconic brand," said Chris Quin. "I am thrilled to take on a new challenge as
Telecom competes vigorously in the retail market and makes the most of
massive technological changes such as fibre and 4G to bring outstanding new
products and services to customers."
Prior to his appointment as CEO of Gen-i Australasia, Chris was the general
manager of Gen-i's New Zealand operations. This followed several roles
across Telecom that included finance, call centre management, sales and
management of service delivery in all customer segments.
Chris has also been an active participant in the ICT industry, including
board positions for the business incubator ICE HOUSE, NZICT and the New
Centre for Social Innovation.
In 2010 Chris was the recipient of a Sir Peter Blake Emerging Leader Award,
and the Chairman's Award at the TUANZ Innovation Awards.
Before that he was Chief Financial Officer for Mitel New Zealand. He has a
BCA from Victoria University in Wellington.
Jo Allison has been appointed Acting CEO of Gen-i Australasia, and Chris will
support her in the immediate period. Telecom will undertake a recruitment
process to fill the Gen-i role that Chris vacates.
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For media queries, please contact:
Ian Bonnar
Head of Corporate Communications
+64 (0) 27 215 7564
For investor queries, please contact:
Stefan Knight
Head of Investor Relations
Telecom New Zealand
+64 (9) 355 5275
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