Roderick Deane

Sir Roderick Sheldon "Rod" Deane KNZM (born 1941 in Auckland) is a New Zealand economist, public sector reformer, and businessman. He has served as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, and as CEO and chairman of the country's largest telecommunications company, Telecom New Zealand.
Education
Deane grew up in Opunake and went to New Plymouth Boys' High School. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree with first-class honours in economics and a doctorate in economics at Victoria University of Wellington in 1968. During his doctoral research, Deane began corresponding with future Reserve Bank Governor Don Brash, forming a friendship that would continue throughout their careers.
Honours, Titles and Style
In The Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours List 2012 Sir Roderick was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
This appointment grants the post-nominal letters KNZM and allows the...