Simon Moutter
New Zealand businessman and engineer

Simon Moutter

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New Zealand businessman and engineer
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Introduction

Simon Paul Moutter is a New Zealand engineer and businessman, and Managing Director of Spark New Zealand since 1 September 2012.

Early life

Moutter has a BSc Bachelor of Science (Physics) from Massey University, a BE (Hons) Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Electrical and Electronics) from the University of Canterbury, and a ME Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronics) also from the University of Canterbury.

Career

  • 1983 – 1987: Electrical Engineer, New Plymouth Power Station, Electricity Division, NZ Ministry of Energy
  • 1987 – 1990: MD and Founder of Electrotech Consultants Ltd, New Plymouth
  • 1991 – 1992: Station Manager, New Plymouth Power Station, Electricorp Production
  • 1992 – 1999: Chief Executive, Powerco
  • 1999 – 2000: General Manager Network Delivery, Telecom New Zealand
  • 2000 – 2002: Group General Manager Network & International, Telecom NZ
  • 2002 – 2006: Chief Operating Officer, Telecom NZ
  • 2006 – 2008: Chief Operating Officer (Business), Telecom NZ
  • 2008 – 2012: CEO, Auckland Airport
  • 2009 – 2012: member of the New Zealand Racing Board
  • 2012 – Present: CEO and Managing Director of Spark NZ

Awards

  • 1986 IPENZ Fulton-Downer Gold Medal
  • 1989 IPENZ Evan Parry Award