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Eric van der Plank is an accomplished senior manager currently leading a large commercially focused operational unit at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency since August 2022. Prior to this role, Eric served as Commercial Director at Whakarongorau Aotearoa, overseeing a geographically dispersed operation. Experience includes positions such as Commercial Manager at Vodafone New Zealand, where responsibilities spanned customer operations and strategic planning. From April 2012 to September 2019, Eric held multiple significant roles at SKY TV New Zealand, including General Manager for Anti-Piracy and General Manager Commercial, managing key strategic relationships. Earlier career highlights include management consultancy at The Turning Company and directorship at Believe it or Not Ltd. Eric holds a Master of Science in Business Administration and multiple bachelor's degrees, demonstrating a strong educational foundation in business and marketing.