Podcast #75: Will Spark’s new plan deliver?

LISTEN: CEO Jolie Hodson talks to NBR about profits tanking and a five-year strategic reset, which led to big job cuts and asset sales.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 23 Sep 2025

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: What was it like for CEO Jolie Hodson when half-year profits dived 78%, wiping a billion dollars off the company's value? The telco’s new five-year strategy is a return to core services – but has seen 25% of staff cut and unwanted assets sold.

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Simon Shepherd Tue, 23 Sep 2025

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