Microsoft NZ Appoints Helen Robinson As Managing Director
Ross Peat to hand over role after four years as Managing Director
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Wednesday, 31 May 2006 – Microsoft New Zealand’s Managing Director Ross Peat today announced
that he will hand over his role after a successful four years. To succeed Peat, Microsoft New Zealand has appointed
Small-Mid-Sized Businesses and Partners Director Helen Robinson as the company’s new Managing Director. This appointment
will take effect from 1 July, 2006.
“Microsoft New Zealand is in good hands,” said Peat. “Helen brings substantial sales and marketing insight, experience
and personal commitment to further grow our New Zealand operation. Her in-depth understanding of the local industry and
of managing a business put her in good stead for the road ahead.”
With more than 20 years in technology, Robinson joined Microsoft New Zealand as Director for Small-Mid-Sized Businesses
and Partners in 2005, after serving as Pivotal Corporation’s Vice President for Australia and New Zealand. Robinson is a
proven business leader with the expertise to drive effectiveness, efficiency and success. She will report to Steve
Vamos, Vice President for Australia and New Zealand.
During Peat’s leadership of Microsoft New Zealand the business has expanded significantly year over year in an
ever-evolving industry. At the same time he has continued to strengthen Microsoft New Zealand’s industry and government
partnerships. Peat originally joined the company in 1992 and became sales and marketing director before assuming the
role as General Manager in 2002. Peat plans to take time out with his family, pursue a number of recreational passions,
and invest time in a number of personal business projects and opportunities.
“I have a strong passion for ensuring customers recognise the value of their current and future technology investments”,
said Robinson. “I am looking forward to leading a team that helps New Zealanders realise the potential IT and software
can offer.”
About Microsoft New Zealand
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people
and businesses realise their full potential.
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