Telecom director steps down

Telecom director Rod McGeoch is to retire from the role at the end of September, after more than nine years on the board, the company says.

Mr McGeoch signalled at Telecom's annual meeting in 2008 that he would not stand for re-election to the board again.

Telecom chairman Wayne Boyd today said McGeoch had been a board member at a time of profound change for the company and industry, including the move to operational separation.

Since his appointment in April 2001, McGeoch had contributed invaluable trans-Tasman, legal and other perspectives to the board, Mr Boyd said.

An earlier change this year to the board was the appointment of Sue Sheldon as a director.

Meanwhile, the industry was facing large-scale change, as the ultra fast broadband project advanced, Boyd said.

"Telecom now looks forward to the making of key decisions in this area by Government, to help us ensure the mix of skills and experience on our board remains appropriate for the new era of telecommunications."

- NZPA