Spark New Zealand appoints new director to the Spark Board
Spark New Zealand Limited
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MARKET RELEASE – Friday, 3 May 2024
Spark New Zealand appoints new director to the Spark Board
The Spark New Zealand Board announced today it has appointed Lisa Nelson as an independent, non-
executive director, effective 8 May 2024. Lisa will be a member of the Audit and Risk Management
Committee (ARMC) and a member of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee (HRCC).
An experienced director, and venture capital and startup advisor, Lisa is well versed in governance,
technology and innovation. She brings with her over 25 years’ experience across the technology and
financial services industries globally, including 15 years in executive finance and business development
roles with Microsoft, where she co-founded and served as Managing Director of Microsoft’s first venture
fund. Lisa began her career in public accounting.
Lisa is currently a director on the Boards of Destiny Tech100 (a NYSE listed company where she chairs
the Audit Committee), Astra Space (a NASDAQ listed company where she chairs the Compensation
Committee), Seattle Bank, and Banqer (an early-stage New Zealand-based startup). She is also a
strategic advisor to Brooks Running, Flying Fish Ventures, Path Ahead Ventures, and Movac, and a
former strategic adviser to MATTR Limited. Lisa is Southeast Asian, Pacific Islander and American by
heritage, and is currently based in the United States.
Spark New Zealand Chair Justine Smyth says, "Lisa has wide ranging governance experience, from
early-stage start-ups to listed businesses, and deep experience in technology sectors globally. This will
be a valuable addition to the Board, and we look forward to Lisa joining us and supporting Spark’s
strategy to empower the people and businesses creating Aotearoa’s tomorrow.”
Lisa says, “The rapid pace of technological transformation brings with it so much opportunity for
individuals and businesses alike, and as the country’s largest telecommunications and digital services
provider, Spark has a pivotal role to play in helping New Zealand accelerate towards its digital future. I’m
honoured to join the Spark Board and to support the team at this exciting time for the business and
sector more broadly.”
In accordance with Spark’s constitution, Lisa will retire and offer herself for re-election at the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders in November 2024.
The Spark Board has an ongoing succession programme and will continue to consider the relevant skills
and experience required to support Spark in delivering its 3-year strategy to 2026.
Authorised by:
Chante Mueller
Head of Investor Relations & Insurance
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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