\tNew Zealand operator Spark announced Grant McBeath (pictured) will take over as customer director from Jolie Hodson, who is due to replace Simon Moutter as MD [1] when he steps down at end-June.<\/p>\n
McBeath joined Spark in 2013 as GM of sales for its Consumer and SMB Business, and had a spell as acting CEO for Spark Home, Mobile and Business before a company reshuffle saw him appointed as channel leader of the consumer division.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Hodson said McBeath has a strong track record of \u201cbuilding high performing teams and delivering for customers not only at Spark, but in his time in global executive roles in companies like Nokia\u201d.<\/p>\n
She added his latest role requires \u201ca deep understanding of both the competitive market Spark operates in and the evolving needs of its customers, which Grant absolutely possesses as a result of his extensive experience managing Spark\u2019s consumer sales and customer channels\u201d.<\/p>\n
McBeath and Hodson will take up their new positions on 1 July.<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/asia\/asia-news\/spark-names-customer-director-as-md\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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