Brendan Ritchie is an accomplished CEO with over 12 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, working in both New Zealand and Australia. Ritchie studied a BA, BCA in Political Science and Marketing at Victoria University of Wellington and has held several executive positions throughout his career, including Chief Revenue Officer at Lightwire Rural, Director at Lightwire Australia Pty Ltd, and Committee Member at New Zealand Internet Exchange Inc. He is a former CEO at Lightwire Business, DTS Ltd, and Data Traffic Services Pty Ltd T/A DTS, and has also worked as a Regional Manager at DTS Ltd and as a Business Development Manager at Queensland Chamber of Commerce.

Throughout his career, Ritchie has consistently demonstrated leadership excellence, building and managing successful teams, and driving business growth. He is an expert in the telecommunications industry and has extensively contributed to various organizations and committees focused on improving internet infrastructure and connectivity. His notable accomplishments include significantly expanding Lightwire Business and Lightwire Rural's market position in New Zealand, and he remains a highly respected leader in the telecommunications industry.