Michael Balfour has a wealth of experience in the telecommunications industry, spanning over two decades. Their most recent role was as the Head of Sales - Wholesale at 2degrees, where they have been since 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of Head Of International at 2degrees from 2022 to 2023.
Before joining 2degrees, Michael worked at Vocus New Zealand as the Head of International Accounts from 2020 to 2022. Michael also served as an Account Director at Vocus New Zealand from 2015 to 2020, where they were responsible for managing key client relationships and delivering high-performance connectivity solutions.
Michael's previous experience includes working as a Key Account Manager at Vector Communications Ltd in 2014-2015, where they focused on connecting businesses and data centers through networking solutions. Michael also worked as a Key Account Manager at CallPlus from 2012 to 2014, where they successfully developed and managed large complex accounts.
In 2008, Michael joined Easynet as a Senior Account Manager, where they developed and maintained a profitable client portfolio from diverse industries. Prior to this, they worked as an Account Manager at OfficeMax in 2007-2008 and as a Business Consultant at Vodafone New Zealand from 2005 to 2007.
Michael Balfour completed their high school education at St Peter's College Auckland from 1993 to 2000. Michael then pursued a Diploma of Business in Advertising and Marketing at Auckland University of Technology from 2000 to 2002. Following that, from 2002 to 2005, they attended The University of Auckland, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Commerce, History, and Philosophy.
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