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Brendan Ritchie is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and customer relations across various roles. Currently serving as Chief Growth Officer at First Focus since November 2023, Brendan oversees marketing and new sales initiatives. Prior to this, Brendan held the position of Chief Customer Officer at Lightwire Rural from September 2020 to October 2023, managing sales, marketing, product, support, and provisioning functions. Brendan's career includes significant leadership roles at Lightwire Australia Pty Ltd and Lightwire Business, where responsibilities encompassed multiple operational functions. Brendan also contributed as a Committee Member at New Zealand Internet Exchange Inc. and served as CEO and Regional Manager at DTS Ltd, showcasing a strong foundation in internet service provisioning. Educational credentials include a BA and BCA in Political Science and Marketing from Victoria University of Wellington.