Meridian Energy appoints new Group Manager Retail

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Meridian Energy appoints new Group Manager Retail
1 November 2017

Meridian today announced Julian Smith has been appointed as its new Group Manager Retail.
Meridian Chief Executive - Designate Neal Barclay says Julian brings strong digital marketing and leadership experience
from a variety of sectors, including retail, banking and technology and has held senior positions at Westpac, Coca Cola
and MYOB.
“During Julian’s career he has been responsible for sales, customer experience, marketing and corporate strategy among
other areas,” says Neal Barclay. “Julian’s strength in marketing, sales and his focus on customer will add valuable
experience and expertise to the Meridian executive team.”
Currently on contract at the Tertiary Education Commission, Julian will relocate from Auckland to Wellington and will
commence his role as Meridian’s Group Manager Retail in March 2018.

ENDS
Mark Binns
Outgoing Chief Executive
Meridian Energy Limited


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