Sky to Eroad: Ciara McGuigan takes CFO seat

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Tue, 02 Sep 2025

Ciara McGuigan will take up the mantle as Eroad’s new chief finance officer from Tuesday. “[McGuigan is a] highly experienced CFO and has worked with New Zealand companies, and internationally, in the telecommunications and media sectors,” co-chief executive Mark Heine said.She abruptly resigned as Sky New Zealand CFO on Feb 5 with immediate effect, just over two weeks before its half-year result. She had been in the role for less than a year.Sky...

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