Mr Rod McGeoch, a leading Australian solicitor, businessman, corporate director and sports administrator, is to be
appointed a Director of Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Limited.
Telecom Chairman Roderick Deane said today he was delighted that Mr McGeoch had accepted an invitation to join the
Board.
“Rod McGeoch’s expertise in the law and business, and especially in international business issues, will be a valuable
addition to Telecom as the Group expands its presence in Australia,” Dr Deane said.
Mr McGeoch, the Chairman of major law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth, is one of Australia’s most prominent solicitors
with more than 30 years’ practice experience.
His extensive board and consulting appointments include the Australian Advisory Board of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and
the Asia Pacific Advisory Council of international insurance group Aon Holdings. Mr McGeoch is also the Chairman of
Telecom New Zealand Australia Pty Ltd and was previously a Director of AAPT.
Mr McGeoch’s high profile contribution to sports has included leadership of the successful bid for Sydney to host the
2000 Olympic Games and various administrative roles in Australian rugby and cricket.
Over recent years, Mr McGeoch has focused particularly on the development of business links between Australia and other
countries.
“I’m a strong believer that New Zealanders can bring tremendous talent and commitment to the international arena in
sport and business,” he said. “On the Telecom Board, I will be contributing a constructive perspective to business
growth in Australia.”