Spark announces resignation of Ido Leffler from Spark Board

MARKET RELEASE 13 October 2020 Spark New Zealand announces resignation of Ido Leffler from Spark Board Spark New Zealand Chair Justine Smyth announced today that after six years as a Director of Spark New Zealand, Ido Leffler has decided to step down from the Spark Board, effective from the close of Spark's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on 6 November 2020. Ido has been a Director on the Spark Board since 2014 and currently sits on the Human Resources and Compensation Committee and the Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee. "Ido has made a huge contribution to Spark's Board and has been a crucial part of the team as the business transformed from a legacy telco to New Zealand's largest digital services provider. He has brought a fresh perspective to many of our discussions, with his deep understanding of digital business models and how to use digital channels in creative ways, and we will miss his insight and his humour," said Justine. Justine said the Spark Board has an ongoing succession programme, and she would be working with her fellow directors to consider the relevant skills and experience required for the Spark Board to support the business in delivering on its 3-year strategy to 2023. Authorised by: Alastair White GM Capital Markets ENDS For media queries, please contact: Lucy Fullarton Lead Partner, Corporate Relations +64 (0) 21 070 6197 For investor relations queries, please contact: Alastair White GM Capital Markets +64 (0) 21 228 3855 End CA:00361402 For:SPK Type:ADMIN Time:2020-10-13 16:13:28