Special message from TUANZ Chairman Pat O'Connell
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Posted Fri 13 August 2010 @ 1:49 p.m. by Pat O'Connell
I'm writing to let you know that Chief Executive Ernie Newman has submitted his resignation from the role, and the Board has reluctantly accepted this.
Ernie has occupied the position since 1999. It goes without saying that we all owe him a huge debt of gratitude for his tireless efforts over the past 12 years.
The Minister's decision last week to regulate mobile termination rates was a very important milestone. I know that Ernie saw it as a natural point at which to make his decision to move on, and I respect his wishes. He will finish on a date to be negotiated but probably around the end of September. As to what he plans to do next, I'll let him talk about that in his own way.
The Board will address the issue of a replacement shortly and will keep members informed.
I’m sure we’ll have ample opportunity to thank Ernie personally over the next few weeks.
Pat O'Connell
Chairman
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