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Mark Callander stories

Mark Callander is an author whose recent stories delve into significant transformations within New Zealand's telecommunications landscape. As he chronicles notable leadership changes and strategic mergers, he provides insights on how these shifts affect the industry's competitive dynamics.

Through his writings, readers can learn about the impacts of corporate actions on sustainability initiatives and customer service enhancements. His coverage of key appointments, like Emma-Kate Greer's promotion, emphasizes the importance of leadership in steering companies toward progressive goals.

Callander's exploration of mergers and acquisitions, such as the combine of Vocus and 2degrees, illustrates the evolving nature of market players and their capacity to innovate their offerings in response to competitive pressures. Furthermore, his analysis offers a lens into how these changes can position a company strategically within the market.

By engaging with Callander's work, readers gain a nuanced understanding of the telecommunications sector's challenges and opportunities, especially regarding technological advancements like 5G, which are reshaping connectivity in New Zealand.

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2degrees appoints Emma-Kate Greer as new Chief Customer Officer
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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2degrees appoints Emma-Kate Greer as new Chief Customer Officer, aiming to enhance customer experience across its vast network of services and stores.
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2degrees promotes Emma-Kate Greer to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Wed, 1st Mar 2023
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Emma-Kate Greer promoted to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer by 2degrees. Will continue to focus on sustainability and Kaupapa Mori initiatives.
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2degrees announces sale of telco tower assets to Connexa
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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2degrees has announced the pending sale of its passive mobile telecommunications tower assets to Connexa for NZD $1.076  billion.
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2degrees announces appointments to newly established board
Mon, 8th Aug 2022
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2degrees has announced Liz Coutts as the board chair, while Russell Stanners and Kathy Meads join her as directors.
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Orcon brings faster fibre to Christchurch with Hyperfibre offering
Mon, 1st Aug 2022
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Orcon has today launched the next generation of fibre speeds in Christchurch, bringing its Hyperfibre offering to the city.
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2degrees launches 13 new 5G coverage areas, network upgrades
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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2degrees has announced it has launched 13 new 5G areas in June, as the company continues its 5G rollout and investment.
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2degrees and Vocus merger officially complete, set to bring new offerings to NZ telco market
Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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2degrees and Vocus NZ have completed their merger, promising new offerings for customers and cementing their position as a challenger brand.
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ComCom grants clearance for Vocus, 2degrees merger
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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The Commerce Commission has granted clearance to a transaction that would see the merger of the Vocus Group with 2degrees.
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New CEO unveiled for proposed 2degrees-Orcon merger
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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Mark Callander will become CEO of a combined 2degrees and Orcon Group business pending merger approval. The merged company will be known as 2degrees.
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2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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2degrees and Orcon Group plan to merge, creating New Zealand's third-largest telco, offering mobile, broadband, and energy services.
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Vocus buys out 'strong' Stuff Fibre business
Thu, 14th May 2020
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The deal, which is set to close on 20 May, reflects Vocus’ confidence in Stuff Fibre’s capabilities, particularly in ‘uncertain times’.
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Vocus showing growth in ANZ markets
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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Both the parent in Australia and the NZ wing of the telco are showing solid revenue in the previous financial half-year.
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Payday for CallPlus founders in $250M sale to M2
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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M2 Group, the ASX-listed voice and data services company, has agreed to acquire New Zealand's Call Plus for $250 million, gaining the nation's third l.
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CallPlus - new CEO, new direction
Mon, 15th Mar 2010
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Mark Callander steps in as CallPlus CEO, steering the company towards local loop unbundling in Hamilton, nationwide WiMAX rollout, and expanding MVNO services.