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Scoop
2 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Tuatahi First Fibre Announces Appointment Of New Chief Financial Officer
Press Release – Tuatahi First Fibre Were pleased to welcome Anna to Tuatahi, says Mr Hanna. Her commercial and strategic acumen, along with her experience in high-growth and technology-led environments, will be a valuable asset to our growing business.' Tuatahi First Fibre is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Cleaver as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective 4 August 2025. Anna brings more than 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, finance, strategy, advisory and business development. She joins Tuatahi from Kingfisher, where she served as Vice President, Business Development. In this role, she led innovative technology initiatives for telecommunications clients globally, with a more recent focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Her previous roles include Head of Growth, Mergers and Acquisitions at Orica (a global ASX listed mining services and technology company) as well as strategy, innovation and mergers and acquisitions roles at both Chorus in NZ and Telstra in Australia, giving her deep insight into the telecommunications sector and the New Zealand market. Tuatahi First Fibre Chief Executive John Hanna says Anna's depth of experience and leadership style make her a strong fit for the business. 'We're pleased to welcome Anna to Tuatahi,' says Mr Hanna. 'Her commercial and strategic acumen, along with her experience in high-growth and technology-led environments, will be a valuable asset to our growing business. Anna also brings strong values, a calm and thoughtful presence, and a real commitment to collaboration – all of which strongly align with our culture and aspirations.' Anna is equally enthusiastic about joining Tuatahi. 'I am thrilled to be joining Tuatahi at such an exciting stage in the company's journey. It is an honour to be part of a collaborative, caring and innovative organisation that is making a real difference to New Zealand.' Alongside her corporate career, Anna competed globally as a professional triathlete and represented New Zealand in swimming. She brings that same high-performance mindset to her leadership approach. Anna replaces Chief Financial Officer Joel Bettley, who stepped down in June after six years with Tuatahi. Tuatahi First Fibre thanks Joel for his significant contribution and leadership, and wishes him all the best for the future. About Tuatahi First Fibre Tuatahi First Fibre is a fibre telecommunications wholesale business established in 2010 to deliver the ultrafast broadband (UFB) initiative with the government. Majority owned by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, we operate New Zealand's second-largest fibre network, with approximately 15% of the nationwide UFB footprint, and employ approximately 240 staff. We partner with internet service providers (ISPs), who in turn offer a diverse range of plans and services to customers using our robust network. This collaboration has enabled us to reach over 254,000 households and businesses across regions including Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay,Taranaki,Manawatū-Whanganui,and Wellington.
Scoop
2 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Tuatahi First Fibre Announces Appointment Of New Chief Financial Officer
Press Release – Tuatahi First Fibre Tuatahi First Fibre is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Cleaver as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective 4 August 2025. Anna brings more than 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, finance, strategy, advisory and business development. She joins Tuatahi from Kingfisher, where she served as Vice President, Business Development. In this role, she led innovative technology initiatives for telecommunications clients globally, with a more recent focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Her previous roles include Head of Growth, Mergers and Acquisitions at Orica (a global ASX listed mining services and technology company) as well as strategy, innovation and mergers and acquisitions roles at both Chorus in NZ and Telstra in Australia, giving her deep insight into the telecommunications sector and the New Zealand market. Tuatahi First Fibre Chief Executive John Hanna says Anna's depth of experience and leadership style make her a strong fit for the business. 'We're pleased to welcome Anna to Tuatahi,' says Mr Hanna. 'Her commercial and strategic acumen, along with her experience in high-growth and technology-led environments, will be a valuable asset to our growing business. Anna also brings strong values, a calm and thoughtful presence, and a real commitment to collaboration – all of which strongly align with our culture and aspirations.' Anna is equally enthusiastic about joining Tuatahi. 'I am thrilled to be joining Tuatahi at such an exciting stage in the company's journey. It is an honour to be part of a collaborative, caring and innovative organisation that is making a real difference to New Zealand.' Alongside her corporate career, Anna competed globally as a professional triathlete and represented New Zealand in swimming. She brings that same high-performance mindset to her leadership approach. Anna replaces Chief Financial Officer Joel Bettley, who stepped down in June after six years with Tuatahi. Tuatahi First Fibre thanks Joel for his significant contribution and leadership, and wishes him all the best for the future. About Tuatahi First Fibre Tuatahi First Fibre is a fibre telecommunications wholesale business established in 2010 to deliver the ultrafast broadband (UFB) initiative with the government. Majority owned by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, we operate New Zealand's second-largest fibre network, with approximately 15% of the nationwide UFB footprint, and employ approximately 240 staff. We partner with internet service providers (ISPs), who in turn offer a diverse range of plans and services to customers using our robust network. This collaboration has enabled us to reach over 254,000 households and businesses across regions including Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay,Taranaki,Manawatū-Whanganui,and Wellington.
Scoop
2 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Tuatahi First Fibre Announces Appointment Of New Chief Financial Officer
Tuatahi First Fibre is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Cleaver as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective 4 August 2025. Anna brings more than 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, finance, strategy, advisory and business development. She joins Tuatahi from Kingfisher, where she served as Vice President, Business Development. In this role, she led innovative technology initiatives for telecommunications clients globally, with a more recent focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Her previous roles include Head of Growth, Mergers and Acquisitions at Orica (a global ASX listed mining services and technology company) as well as strategy, innovation and mergers and acquisitions roles at both Chorus in NZ and Telstra in Australia, giving her deep insight into the telecommunications sector and the New Zealand market. Tuatahi First Fibre Chief Executive John Hanna says Anna's depth of experience and leadership style make her a strong fit for the business. 'We're pleased to welcome Anna to Tuatahi,' says Mr Hanna. 'Her commercial and strategic acumen, along with her experience in high-growth and technology-led environments, will be a valuable asset to our growing business. Anna also brings strong values, a calm and thoughtful presence, and a real commitment to collaboration - all of which strongly align with our culture and aspirations.' Anna is equally enthusiastic about joining Tuatahi. 'I am thrilled to be joining Tuatahi at such an exciting stage in the company's journey. It is an honour to be part of a collaborative, caring and innovative organisation that is making a real difference to New Zealand.' Alongside her corporate career, Anna competed globally as a professional triathlete and represented New Zealand in swimming. She brings that same high-performance mindset to her leadership approach. Anna replaces Chief Financial Officer Joel Bettley, who stepped down in June after six years with Tuatahi. Tuatahi First Fibre thanks Joel for his significant contribution and leadership, and wishes him all the best for the future. About Tuatahi First Fibre Tuatahi First Fibre is a fibre telecommunications wholesale business established in 2010 to deliver the ultrafast broadband (UFB) initiative with the government. Majority owned by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, we operate New Zealand's second-largest fibre network, with approximately 15% of the nationwide UFB footprint, and employ approximately 240 staff. We partner with internet service providers (ISPs), who in turn offer a diverse range of plans and services to customers using our robust network. This collaboration has enabled us to reach over 254,000 households and businesses across regions including Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay,Taranaki,Manawatū-Whanganui,and Wellington.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Heineken sees beer sales dip but keeps profit outlook
Dutch brewer Heineken sold less beer in the first half of the year, it announced Monday, as a slump in sales in Europe and the US failed to offset better performance in Asia. Global beer volumes for the world's second-biggest brewer after AB InBev came in at 116.4 million hectolitres, compared with 118.2 million in the first six months of 2024. This was also below the 117.0 million hectolitres expected in analysts' forecasts published by the company. "Notable growth in Vietnam, India... and Mexico was more than offset by declines in Brazil, the US, and parts of Europe," said the firm in a statement. Heineken stock opened around one percent lower on the Amsterdam market, which was up overall by about the same amount. The company, whose brands include Amstel, Kingfisher, and Savanna cider, maintained its full-year outlook for a gain of between four and eight percent in operating profits, its preferred metric. Heineken Chief Executive Officer Dolf van den Brink welcomed the deal clinched late Sunday between the EU and the United States that averted a possible trade war. "I think it's good that the uncertainty ends that. Further escalation has been avoided. We have now clarity going forward for Heineken," he told reporters. He said the impact of the tariffs -- a flat 15-percent rate for most EU goods into the US -- had already been baked into their profit forecasts. Virtually all of its products -- 95 percent said the CEO -- were manufactured and sold in local markets, so tariffs do not apply. "As such, the impact for us is manageable," he said. Heineken said total net sales were 14.2 billion euros in the first half year, compared with 14.8 billion euros in the first six months of 2024. This was roughly in line with expectations. The firm said this represented "organic growth" -- stripping out the impact of currency fluctuations -- of 2.1 percent. Operating profits excluding exceptional items and amortisation -- the firm's preferred measure -- came in at 2.0 billion euros, fractionally above expectations.
Japan Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Japan Today
Heineken sees beer sales dip but keeps profit outlook
Heineken said the US tariffs would have little impact on its business Dutch brewer Heineken sold less beer in the first half of the year, it announced Monday, as a slump in sales in Europe and the US failed to offset better performance in Asia. Global beer volumes for the world's second-biggest brewer after AB InBev came in at 116.4 million hectolitres, compared with 118.2 million in the first six months of 2024. This was also below the 117.0 million hectolitres expected in analysts' forecasts published by the company. "Notable growth in Vietnam, India... and Mexico was more than offset by declines in Brazil, the US, and parts of Europe," said the firm in a statement. The company, whose brands include Amstel, Kingfisher, and Savanna cider, maintained its full-year outlook for a gain of between four and eight percent in operating profits, its preferred metric. Heineken Chief Executive Officer Dolf van den Brink welcomed the deal clinched late Sunday between the EU and the United States that averted a possible trade war. "I think it's good that the uncertainty ends that. Further escalation has been avoided. We have now clarity going forward for Heineken," he told reporters. He said the impact of the tariffs -- a flat 15-percent rate for most EU goods into the US -- had already been baked into their profit forecasts. Virtually all of its products -- 95 percent said the CEO -- were manufactured and sold in local markets, so tariffs do not apply. "As such, the impact for us is manageable," he said. Heineken said total sales were 14.2 billion euros in the first half year, compared with 14.8 billion euros in the first six months of 2024. This was roughly in line with expectations. The firm said this represented "organic growth" -- stripping out the impact of currency fluctuations -- of 2.1 percent. Operating profits excluding exceptional items and amortisation -- the firm's preferred measure -- came in at 2.0 billion euros, fractionally above expectations. © 2025 AFP
