Key Appointments Archives - Management Magazine NZ

OfficeMax announces new MD

January 29, 2026

OfficeMax has announced the appointment of Adrian Blake as its new managing director, succeeding Kevin Obern who is to retire after 13 years in the role. The company says that

Sarah Petersen elected CA ANZ board chair

January 21, 2026

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), which has 140,000 members, has announced that New Zealander Sarah Petersen FCA has been elected chair of the CA ANZ board. She

Federated Farmers names new CEO

January 16, 2026

Federated Farmers has appointed Mike Siermans as its new chief executive. Siermans has been the organisation’s interim CEO since September last year, following Terry Copeland’s departure after seven years in

Two key appointments at new science institute

September 4, 2025

The newly formed Bioeconomy Science Institute, which brings together AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion into a single organisation, has appointed the first two

Well-known business leader joins Ngāi Tahu Holdings board

August 14, 2025

Ngāi Tahu Holdings has welcomed prominent New Zealand business executive Neal Barclay to its board, as the iwi-owned company continues to grow and expand. The organisation says Barclay is a

New Zealand’s first female CEO in the physical security industry appointed

July 30, 2025

First Security, a security provider with more than 30 branches nationwide, has appointed Sara Norrie as its new CEO.

New General Manager at Meridian

June 18, 2025

Meridian Energy has appointed Rory Blundell to the newly created role of general manager, strategy and portfolio. He was previously the firm’s group strategy manager. Meridian says he brings more

Construction company Leighs names new CEO

March 27, 2025

Construction company Leighs has announced André Lovatt as its new chief executive, effective 23 June 2025. He replaces Gary Walker who has resigned to spend more time with his family

Two new directors at Rabobank

March 12, 2025

Chartered accountant and experienced director Laurissa Cooney and Rabobank New Zealand CEO Todd Charteris have been appointed to the board of Rabobank New Zealand. The bank’s chair, Chris Black says

Engineering leader to oversee Fergus’ global technology direction

February 12, 2025

Fergus, a job management software provider for the trade industry in Australia and New Zealand, has announced the appointment of Ben Gracewood as Vice President of Engineering, based in Auckland.

Xero appoints new Chief People Officer

February 12, 2025

Xero has appointed Jeff Ryan as its Chief People Officer, to replace Nicole Reid, who has decided to leave Xero after six years. Ryan will be responsible for leading Xero’s people

Kordia’s interim CEO confirmed as permanent CEO

January 30, 2025

Kordia’s board has appointed Neil Livingston as chief executive officer of the Kordia Group. He previously served as an independent director on the Kordia board and has held the role

New MD at HP New Zealand

January 29, 2025

HP Inc. has announced the appointment of Shannon Harris as managing director for HP New Zealand, effective February 2025. The company says in a statement that with more than 25

Two new BEIA board members welcomed

November 27, 2024

Two new members have been welcomed to the Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) board following the organisation’s AGM. BEIA, which is the official membership-based association of New Zealand’s business events

New CEO at Phoenix Recycling Group

November 13, 2024

Phoenix Recycling Group has appointed Phil Hand as its new chief executive officer. The company says Hand brings a wealth of knowledge from New Zealand and Australia’s manufacturing and primary

New Country Director for Randstad New Zealand

November 7, 2024

Randstad has appointed its general manager of Randstad Digital, Sarah Bills, as the new Country Director for Randstad New Zealand. Bills joined Randstad New Zealand in 2022, following the acquisition

New appointment to Christchurch Airport board

September 26, 2024

Christchurch Airport has announced the appointment of Meg Matthews to its board of directors. The airport says Matthews brings more than 20 years of senior management experience across key business areas, including

New board member at Rabobank New Zealand

August 7, 2024

Rabobank New Zealand has announced Angelique Meddeler, Rabobank’s global chief compliance officer, has joined its board. Rabbobank NZ chair Chris Black says in a statement that Meddeler’s extensive experience in

Inaugural CEO appointed at Recorp NZ

July 1, 2024

Can manufacturer Recorp has appointed Bruce Parton as its inaugural CEO, as the company prepares for its “state-of-the-art” South Auckland facility.

New GM of external relations at Ballance Agri-Nutrients

June 27, 2024

NZ farmer-and-grower-owned co-operative Ballance Agri-Nutrients has announced the appointment of Joanne Mahon as its new general manager of external relations.

New CCO at Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania

May 28, 2024

Beverage manufacturer, Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania (formerly known as Frucor Suntory) has appointed Brad Erceg as Chief Commercial Officer, as the company works towards the launch of its new

FMA appoints executive director, response and enforcement

April 18, 2024

The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – has appointed Louise Unger to join its executive leadership team as executive director for response and enforcement. The authority says

New NZ CEO and COO at FNZ

April 10, 2024

Global wealth management platform, FNZ, has appointed Jeremy Graham as Chief Executive Officer of New Zealand, and Aroha Steele as the country’s Chief Operating Officer. The company says in a