Spark NZ announces retirement of Director Charles Sitch

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MARKET RELEASE – FRIDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 2023
Spark New Zealand announces retirement of
Director Charles Sitch from Spark Board


Spark New Zealand Chair Justine Smyth announced today that Charles Sitch has decided to step down
from the Spark Board, effective from the close of Spark’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders on 3 November
2023. Charles has been a Director on the Spark Board since 2011 and is currently Chair of the Audit Risk
Management Committee.
“Charles has made a huge contribution to the Spark Board over the last twelve years, playing a crucial role
during the demerger of Chorus from Telecom, and guiding the business in its transformation from a legacy
telecommunications business to the digital services provider it is today. The Board and I would like to thank
Charles for his many years of service,” said Justine.
Gordon MacLeod has been appointed Chair of the Audit Risk Management Committee, effective from the
close of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on 3 November 2023.

Authorised by:
Chante Mueller
Head of Investor Relations & Insurance


For more information contact

For media queries please contact:
Althea Lovell
Corporate Relations Lead Partner
(64) 21 222 2992
althea.lovell@spark.co.nz

For investor queries please contact:
Chante Mueller
Head of Investor Relations & Insurance
(64) 27 469 3062
chante.mueller@spark.co.nz


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all of New Zealand win big in a digital world. Spark provides mobile, broadband, and digital services to
millions of New Zealanders and thousands of New Zealand businesses.
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