EVENTS
Chris Quin Business Lunch
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oin us on 10 September to hear guest speaker Spark Retail CEO Chris Quin at the next NHBA Business Lunch. Chris is talking on the highly timely topic: “Igniting Spark: from traditional telco to digital services company, and what that means for New Zealand businesses”. This is your chance to hear about the strategy behind the inception of Spark and how the old Telecom is being transformed. Chris will share insights into the decision to rebrand. Chris leads the team at Spark Home, Mobile and Business, who provide New Zealanders with access to technology in new and innovative ways at home and to help their businesses succeed. The information he will share could provide valuable ideas on how to transform your business. Chris says he has always been inspired by customers’ desire for technology to drive change and opportunity. For him, success is all about Spark becoming a world-class, truly customer-inspired organisation. The business is now growing again due to new services and strong customer acquisition.
This NHBA business lunch provides great opportunities for you to meet other local business people for networking and business development. To book a table, please email elizabeth.devlin@nhba.org.nz
Chris took on his current role in 2012, previously holding a number of roles in the company, including managing the merger and creation of Gen-i (now Spark Digital) and then serving as its CEO. Chris has been with the company since 1991 following a stint at Mitel as Chief Financial Officer, and Financial Accountant at Orica. In keeping with his passion for New Zealand’s future, he is the Chair of business growth organisation The Icehouse and actively participates in the start-up industry.
SAVE THE DATE When: 12pm – 2pm, Wednesday 10 September Where: QBE Stadium, (formerly North Harbour Stadium), Albany RSVP: tinyurl.com/odyqw37 Cost: One complimentary ticket per NHBA member. Additional member guests are welcome - $40 + GST. Non-NHBA members are welcome - $55 + GST.