Theresa Gattung

Theresa genus (* 1962 in Wellington ) is a businesswoman and manager from New Zealand. From 1999 to 2007 she was Chief Executive Officer of Telecom New Zealand Group, the largest company in the country.

Career

The Telecom New Zealand with 8,500 employees and a turnover of about 2.8 billion euros (2008) one of the largest mobile and telecommunications companies in Australia and New Zealand. The company is the largest by market capitalization on the New Zealand Exchange. After various intermediate positions in the company (eg from 1996 General Manager of the area services, then of Marketing ) Theresa took over genus in October 1999 from its predecessor Rod Deane 's position as CEO, which she held until 2007. With her ​​tenure of about 8 years, she was one of the longest reigning corporate leaders of their country, their term of office is described as successful for the company.

Species studied at the University of Waikato ( Bachelor of Management Studies ) and the Victoria University of Wellington ( Bachelor of Laws, LL.B. ) and worked before her time at Telecom NZ among others for the Bank of New Zealand.

In the Forbes list of the world's most influential women (List of the World 's 100 Most Powerful Women) was conducted in 2006 ranked 49 species. The New Zealand Herald, the largest circulation newspaper in New Zealand, it is one of the 10 most important business leaders in New Zealand in recent years.