The promotions took effect on January 1, 2026.
Qing Ding rejoins the Guardians from ANZ Investments, where she was head of asset allocation.
Alex Fala will also oversee acquisitions, as the company continues to expand.
Nick Astwick is leaving the health insurer, after nearly a decade in the role.
Sir John Key and Sundeep Jain will help lead edtech company into its next phase of growth.
He has completed his three-year term on the boards. Prior to his retirement from ANZ in 2018, Hodges had a successful 27-year career there in a variety of senior roles.
Ankit Gupta, who only joined the firm six months ago, will lead the region from New Zealand.
Susie Darling has worked on some of New Zealand’s best-known advertising campaigns.
Hannah Turton is experienced in handling large, complex transactions in both New Zealand and the UK.
Ken Shirley will replace Doug Leeder, who is retiring.
