Sam Fairhall

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Chief Executive, The Business Farm Limited
Chairman, TalkLink Trust

Sam is a highly experienced senior executive and General Manager with a breadth of skills gained from a range of management responsibilities in the television sector in the UK, the Middle East and New Zealand.

He was formerly Managing Director of a satellite service company; a multi-million dollar business with a global reach and a worldwide customer base.

He is well grounded in all aspects of the communications industry and general business - management; business development; business start-ups; marketing of services. He is experienced in transacting business within a range of cultures in countries such as Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the United States, the Pacific Islands and Australia, and has travelled extensively.

Sam has a reputation and track record for innovation, efficiency and delivery and, as a manager, has a proven ability to operate tactically, operationally and strategically with equal effectiveness.

He turned a successful business unit into a very successful wholly owned subsidiary. Revenue was tripled and the company produced significant profit.

In 2002 he and his team won a New Zealand Trade and Enterprise award for export.

Previous positions:

  • Managing Director, TVNZ Satellite Services Limited
  • General Manager, TVNZ Satellite and Pacific Services
  • Programming Development Manager, TVNZ Business Development
  • Deputy Head, TVNZ Programme Planning and Purchasing
  • Programme Controller, Dubai Television, UAE
  • Producer, Director, ATV, UK

Contact: Tel: +64 9 478 2894
Mobile: 021 998 111
Email: sam.fairhall@thebusinessfarm.co.nz