STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT
20 February 2017
CEO transition and new director
Kate McKenzie, Chorus'' new CEO, formally steps into the role today. Ms
McKenzie has also been appointed as a Chorus director from today. Ms McKenzie
will not be an independent director.
Chorus Chairman Patrick Strange said, "The Board is very pleased that Kate
has agreed to lead Chorus. She is one of the most highly rated
telecommunications executives in the region and we look forward to her
leading Chorus".
With Kate''s appointment, Mark Ratcliffe steps down as CEO and a Chorus
director today. Dr Strange and the Board thanked Mr Ratcliffe for his
service as CEO. "Mr Ratcliffe steps down with the thanks and best wishes of
the Board for a job well done after a very distinguished term as Chorus''
founding chief executive," he said.
ENDS
For further information:
Nathan Beaumont
Media and PR Manager
Phone: +64 4 896 4352
Mobile: +64 (21) 243 8412
Email: nathan.beaumont@chorus.co.nz
Brett Jackson
Investor Relations Manager
Phone: +64 4 896 4039
Mobile: +64 (27) 488 7808
Email: brett.jackson@chorus.co.nz
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