Spark announces departure of Strategy Director

MARKET RELEASE - FRIDAY 3 MARCH 2023 Spark announces departure of Strategy Director Spark today announced the departure of Strategy Director Aliza Beckett, effective Friday 3 March 2023, following Aliza's decision to return to the United States. Spark CEO Jolie Hodson thanked Aliza for her contribution during her time at Spark. "Aliza has supported Spark and our Leadership Squad through our FY24-26 strategy development process, and we understand and support her decision to be closer to her family in the US. We wish her all the best for the future." Spark will be announcing its new 3-year strategy on 5 April 2023 and will assess the future requirements of the Strategy Director role in conjunction with this process. Authorised by: Alexa Preston Finance Lead Partner - Group Performance and Investor Relations For more information contact For media queries please contact: Ellie Cross Corporate Relations Lead Partner (64) 22 630 0665 ellie.cross@spark.co.nz For investor queries please contact: Alexa Preston Finance Lead Partner - Group Performance and Investor Relations (64) 21 997 902 alexa.preston@spark.co.nz About Spark Spark is New Zealand's largest telecommunications and digital services company, with a purpose to help 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. www.sparknz.co.nz End CA:00407741 For:SPK Type:ADMIN Time:2023-03-03 08:30:47